INGS501 Indigenous Theory and Method

Introduces key theory and method questions for Indigenous Studies, focusing on the central challenge of defining ‘Indigenous’.

The aim of this paper is to introduce students to theoretical and methodological paradigms, ideas and issues relevant to Indigenous peoples.

Paper title	Indigenous Theory and Method
Paper code	INGS501
Subject	Indigenous Studies
EFTS	0.1667
Points	20 points
Teaching period	Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$1,403.61
International Tuition Fees (NZD)	$5,762.15
International Tuition Fees (NZD)	$4,897.81

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Restriction

INGX 501

Limited to

MIndS

Contact

Dr Michelle Schaaf, MIndS Programme Coordinator

More information link

View more information on the Te Tumu website

Teaching staff

Emma Powell

Paper Structure

100% internally assessed

Teaching Arrangements

Paper available as a distance paper for the MIndS programme, but arrangements for on-campus students are made directly with the lecturer for on-campus sessions.

Textbooks

Readings available online

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to

• Critically analyse, evaluate and debate many of the diverse theoretical and epistemological paradigms relevant to Indigenous peoples
• Significantly engage with at least one of the theoretical/methodological paradigms presented in class to the degree of understanding that will allow the student to employ that theoretical/methodological paradigm as the underpinnings for their INGS 590 Research Report. That is, the student should be able to form a research question, theoretical paradigm and epistemological method based on one of the theoretical/methodological paradigms learnt in INGS 501

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