Indigenous Studies, Minor (0263)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0263
Previous Code: SM1148.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
A minor in Indigenous Studies is a cross-disciplinary program that provides students with rigorous knowledge of the diversity and complexity of Indigenous Australian peoples. Students will develop skills in Indigenous methodologies, research and ethical praxis, In addition, the program offers students an opportunity to develop detailed critical understandings and perspectives of how representations and discourses of Indigenous peoples operate in contemporary society, including social, political, cultural, and historical contexts that produce them
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Campus | Internal | Dr Corrinne Sullivan |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | ||
| WELF 3023 | Indigenous Disability and Inclusion | 10 |
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 2019 | First Peoples and Criminal Justice | 10 |
| CULT 3016 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective | 10 |
| HUMN 3112 | Indigenous Methodologies | 10 |