University of Technology Sydney

95746 Research and Evaluation in Indigenous Health

6cp; 4hrs fortnightly (workshops, on campus); 1.5hpw (independent learning, online)
Requisite(s): (60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Public Health OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of 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) OR ((42 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09169 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) OR 42 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10477 Bachelor of Psychology OR 42 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10478 Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Criminology)

Description

This subject introduces you to the foundations of research and evaluation with Indigenous peoples in Australia and more broadly worldwide. Students examine the foundations and practice of research and evaluation - philosophical, empirical, scientific, cultural, methodological, analytical, writing, ethics, and cultural safety. Students develop core research and evaluation skills from generating research questions, literature review management, engagement with First Nations Peoples, and journal article writing. Students engage in culturally safe research design so that research is co-designed with, and beneficial for, First Nations participants. The knowledge and skills learned from the foundations of developing graduate cultural capabilities that support culturally safe and respectful practice in research and evaluation with Indigenous peoples worldwide.


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