95746 Research and Evaluation in Indigenous Health
6cpRequisite(s): ((60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Health Science OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10441 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Languages and Cultures) AND 95735 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing)
Undergraduate
Description
Research in Indigenous communities has a contentious history and many communities are only now seeing the value of research and evaluation. This subject looks at the historical antecedents and perspectives of research and how these have framed the relationship between the academy and Indigenous communities. The subject identifies the characteristics of high-quality research that is valued by Indigenous peoples and communities. In particular, the subject examines current practices regarding ethics, co-design principles, community and power, intellectual property and translation activities. Students are introduced to contemporary Indigenous research methods including interview techniques such as yarning and yarning circles, along with Dadirri, a recognised approach to deep listening. These are also introduced alongside the emerging field of Indigenous Public Health research methodologies enabling an understanding of the role of Indigenous epistemology and ontology in research.
Typical availability
Autumn
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