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School of History · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Students have an opportunity to learn on-Country in an immersive and unique learning experience taught by and with people of that Country. In designing each field school, we follow protocols of the people in whose Country the field school is taught, respecting their cultural and intellectual authority, and their authority and responsibilities for their places. This course is delivered in partnership with local people. Each field school offers students a unique opportunity to travel away from the main campus of the ANU, to develop insight into First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and learn from Country. Assessment tasks will vary depending on the field school and its context. Individual assessment tasks that can include activities, presentations, workshop leadership, collaboration tasks, interviews, or written assignments. An assessment task will include a group project exploring an issue identified or inspired by First Peoples who collaborated in the delivery of the course. The specific learning outcomes and assessment rationale and criteria are set out in the special topics class summary and course page on Wattle. Students enrolled in a field course may take a 6-unit extension of this course (that is an independent research project). If prerequisites are met, this may be accredited as a capstone course. Students will undertake a group research project exploring an issue or issues that arise from the immersive learning experience. Topics may include but are not limited to: Plants, people, place: desert ecology Governance and self determination: Mparntwe field school Bush foods and botanicals: Yawuru field school Desert Knowledges: Independent research project Tense past: artistic interventions in the colonial archive (lutrawita field school)
Course engagement
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Annotated bibliography or literature review
Learning outcomes 3, 4
Portfolio of reflections
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Reflective essay
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Group research project
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
For the 6 unit offering, this course involves 130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact including lectures, tutorials, tutorial-like activities, and workshops; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading, viewing and writing. For the 12 unit offering, this course involves 260 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 72 hours of contact including lectures, tutorials, tutorial-like activities, and workshops; and b) 188 hours of independent student research, reading, viewing and writing. Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork Students are prepared for the field school prior to departure and then subsequently have an opportunity to critically analyse and reflect on the practical experience and the place where they learn. These field school expand students' capacity to engage with other diverse cultures and challenges that arise in unfamiliar settings. Such field schools enhance insight into oneself and others, creating opportunities that engender respect for those with different experiences and cultural backgrounds. Other Information Dates for field schools are subject to changed and will be confirmed three months before the intensive teaching period starts. Student are required to pay a course contribution fee that allows this field course to take place. Students will organise and pay for the cost of their travel to the field school. There is a limit on the number of students who can join this course. Students must register an expression of interest to enrol via the following website: CASS Permission Code Request Form. Students who have nominated the Australian Indigenous Studies Major (AUIS-MAJ) or Indigenous Science and Knowledges Major (ISCK-MAJ) in ISIS, and have completed the course requisites will be granted a permission code on application. Please visit this link for more information on nominating a major in ISIS. Admission for all other student applicants will be assessed by the convener on a case-by case basis. Selection is based on: (i) relevant disciplinary and sub-disciplinary areas of study. Preference will be given to students completing (1) relevant areas of study within CASS, and (2) relevant areas of study from other colleges. (ii) the quality of the EoI, demonstrating a willingness to explore and deepen understanding of First Peoples' knowledges and perspectives, ways of knowing, and experiences since colonisation in a reflective and respectful way. The intent is to select students who show potential to engage actively and reflectively in the course content, and are aware that material in this course may be uncomfortable or distressing. Some of the trip options may require students to safely traverse 5km over uneven ground at a moderate pace, and stay in basic cabins and dorms rooms with others participating in the course.
The prescribed text and other materials are set out on the course wattle site. Preliminary Reading The prescribed text and other materials are set out on the course wattle site.