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SCIE29002 First Nations Perspectives in Sustainability

First Nations Perspectives in Sustainability

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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will critique approaches to community engagement with First Nations community members, communities and agencies. Emphasising respect and collaboration, you will study culturally appropriate principles and strategies for community engagement, participatory planning and stakeholder relationships. This unit emphasises ethical engagement and the importance of working collaboratively with Indigenous communities. Global case studies will offer you comparative insights into diverse Indigenous sustainability practices, highlighting cultural landscapes and ecological stewardship principles. Drawing on transdisciplinary perspectives from First Nations studies, community development, history, planning, natural resource planning, public health and sociology, you will learn to evaluate the requirements of First Nations community engagement. You will develop a professional approach to working with First Nations and community engagement in your disciplinary context. By the unit's conclusion, you will have a holistic understanding of Indigenous contributions to global sustainability efforts, empowering you to advocate for environmental stewardship grounded in diverse cultural perspectives.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 9

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 8

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Melbourne

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).