Australian Indigenous Languages, Identity and Belonging

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
INDG 5009
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Course ID
203878
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to enable students to synthesise and consolidate theories in Indigenous knowledges as they relate to language, culture in the social sciences. Students will critically analyse aspects of Indigenous culture and language and demonstrate an understanding of how these relate to identity. Students will investigate the impact of the social sciences on Indigenous Peoples through an analytical focus on Indigenous Standpoint theory and the cultural interface.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse the impact of social science on Indigenous cultures and languages
  • Evaluate Indigenous knowledges in relation to language, identity and belonging in professional practice
  • Critically analyse Indigenous standpoint theory and the cultural interface.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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