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Graduate Certificate in Yolngu Studies (GCYS)
2011
1GC003:1GC503
GCYS
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION
HE
0.5 year/s
1 year/s
40
About the Course
Admission Requirements
Credit Transfer and Pathways
Course Structure
Recommended Study Plan
. . Students Commencing in Semester 1
. . Students Commencing in Semester 2
Course Fees

Availability
No
Semester 1 , Semester 2
Semester 1 , Semester 2
Application for Admission Required

This course may not be deferred.

Location and Mode Offered
YearDelivery LocationSATAC CodeModeAdmin Location
2011Casuarina Campus1GC003:1GC503ICasuarina Campus
2011External Studies1GC003:1GC503ECasuarina Campus

Full fee paying and Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course. Separate SATAC course codes are allocated to each fee option.


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This course is designed to give an introduction to the life and languages of the Yolngu people in North East Arnhemland. The course concentrates on Yolngu Matha (Yolngu language) forms of Dhuwala, and focuses on the everyday community version of the language. A basic grounding in the sounds of the languages, grammar and basic vocabulary provides a grounding for the development of conversation ability and the learning of other Yolngu languages. Moeity systems, various aspects of kinship, Yolngu life, creations stories, songs, art and ceremonies and how these relate together are also presented. The independent studies unit allows students an opportunity to focus on topics of personal interest.

This course is particularly suitable for professionals (particularly in the areas of policy development, health and education); including public servants, researchers and other workers not just in Yolngu communities, but also provides an invaluable insight into the complexity of Indigenous societies found elsewhere in Australia. The course includes an online component and requires access to the internet.



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Admission to Charles Darwin University higher education coursework programs are received and processed by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Detailed entry and special entry criteria for this course is published in the SATAC University Guide. Check out the following information about how to apply for undergraduate courses or how to apply for postgraduate courses.

Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or equivalent. Native speakers of a Yolngu language who do not have an undergraduate degree, but who are recognised by the Yolngu advisors to the school as having good literacy skills or experience in research or education will be eligible for admission.

People in regular contact with Yolngu through their professions, and who can demonstrate significant knowledge of culture and language proficiency may be considered for entry to the course.

For detail on English Language Entry Requirements please read the entry requirements provided for International students.


For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education



The course comprises of one Core unit: Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture, plus 3 Specialist units of study selected from: Yolngu Languages and Culture 2, Yolngu Life and Literature, Yolngu Matha Conversation, Yolngu Texts and Conversation, and Independent Study in Yolngu Languages and Culture.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.

Students who are not familiar with the Yolngu languages and are intending to study more than one unit per semester should purchase the Gupapuyngu language materials and begin learning vocabulary before the course starts. For further advice and information about this option please contact the course coordinator by emailing yolngustudies@cdu.edu.au.

Unit type
Credit Points
Specific requirements
Core
(1 unit)
10
Compulsory Core 10 credit points as detailed below:
    CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture
Specialist Electives
(3 units)
30
Units totaling 30 credit points selected from units detailed below:
    CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
    CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature
    CAS206 Yolngu Matha Conversation
    CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversations 2
    CAS311 Indigenous Independent Study
40
Total Credit Points


 



Further Assistance
For further assistance please contact the Information Centre on (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963. Information Centre staff will assist you with applying for or enrolling in a course and provide assistance with timetables, fees, HECS, external materials, enrolment changes and many other issues.
If you are a continuing student and have any queries about your course progression that you would like clarified, please contact enrolmenthelp@cdu.edu.au, or the relevant Faculty Academic Liaison Unit or Institute of Advanced Studies School office:

Education, Health &; Science: (08) 8946 7357
Law, Business and Arts: (08) 8946 7305
Graduate School for Health Practice: (08) 8946 7179
Menzies School of Health Research: (08) 8922 7873

  • Unit Repository - provides general information about each unit including a brief description and the semester and mode offered.
  • Timetables - provide detail on the individual class times for units offered internally. Timetables for the following academic year are available from the middle of December each year.
  • Bookshop - if text books have been prescribed, recommended or ordered for units in this course, details are available by unit code through the Casuarina Campus Bookshop.


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Students Commencing in Semester 1


Study plans for 2011 are accurate as at 3 August 2010.  The University reserves the right to make changes up until 1 October 2010.    2011 unit offering and fee information will be available from 1 October 2010.

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 in a standard part time load. It is recommended that students with no previous background in Yolngu languages complete the course over 2 years by enrolling in 1 unit per semester. Students may use the following table as a guide for planning an individual program of study.

Legend: CU = Common Unit CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective E = Elective

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1
CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture
CO
 Specialist Elective 2
SE
Specialist Elective 1
SE
 Specialist Elective 3
SE


Specialist Electives may be selected from the following:
Semester 1
Semester 2
CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2 (external) CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature CAS206 Yolngu Matha Conversation
CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversations 2 CAS311 Indigenous Independent Study
CAS311 Indigenous Independent Study

Note: Students wishing to undertake the course in external mode should enrol in CAS110, CAS111, CAS205 and CAS311.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Ideally, students who do not have a background in Yolngu languages, should undertake CAS110 externally for one semester before coming to Australia in Semester 1 or 2 to complete their studies, ie three units (three units is considered full-time).

CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture (External in semester 2) and then come to Australia in Semester 1 to complete the following:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1
CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
SE
CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature
SE
CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversation
SE
OR

CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture externally in Semester 1 and then come to Australia in Semester 2 to complete the following:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1
CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
SE
CAS206 Yolngu Matha Converstion
SE
CAS311 Indigenous Independent Study
SE

OR
Students who do need to enrol in all units in one semester and are not familiar with the Yolngu languages should purchase the Gupapuyngu language materials and begin learning vocabulary before the course starts. For further advice and information about this option please contact the course coordinator by emailing yolngustudies@cdu.edu.au.

Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1
CAS110 ntroduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture
CO
CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
SE
CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature
SE
CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversation
SE



Students Commencing in Semester 2

 


Study plans for 2011 are accurate as at 3 August 2010.  The University reserves the right to make changes up until 1 October 2010.    2011 unit offering and fee information will be available from 1 October 2010.

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard part time load. It is recommended that students with no previous background in Yolngu languages complete the course over 2 years by enrolling in 1 unit per semester. Students may use the following table as a guide for planning an individual program of study.
Legend: CU = Common Unit CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective E = Elective

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Semester 1
Semester 2
Calendar Year 1
CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture
CO
Specialist Elective 1
SE
Calendar Year 2
Specialist Elective 2
SE
Specialist Elective 3
SE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Ideally, students who do not have a background in Yolngu languages, should undertake CAS110 externally for one semester before coming to Australia in Semester 1 or 2 to complete their studies, ie three units (three units is considered full-time).

CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture (External in semester 2) and then come to Australia in Semester 1 to complete the following:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Calendar Year 1
CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture
CO
Calendar Year 2
CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
SE
CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature
SE
CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversation
SE


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This course is designed for professionals (particularly in health and education sectors), government workers, researchers and workers on Yolngu communities.

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Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements: (a) Australian Citizenship; (b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit. Unit fees for 2011 will be published on 1 October 2011. Further information about 2009 and 2010 unit fees can be found at http://www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/fees.html or http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
Fees and charges for 2011 will be published on 1 October 2011
Fees and charges for 2009 and 2010 can be found at  www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/fees.html.
International course fees for are provided on the International Office Fee Schedule: www.cdu.edu.au/international/prospective/whatcanistudy/courses.html.

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Services on:
courses@cdu.edu.au
(08) 8946 7766 or freecall 1800 061 963

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