CMY3709
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 7 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
7 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Here's how the answer is structured:
1. INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS RESEARCH:
• Define the term "indigenous research" and its significance.
• Highlight the principles and approaches commonly associated with indigenous research
methodologies.
2. AFRO PERSPECTIVE ON INDIGENOUS RESEARCH:
• Discuss the unique perspective that Afro-centric scholars bring to indigenous research.
• Explore how Afro-centric values, experiences, and knowledge systems shape the approach to
research within indigenous communities.
3. KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF AFRO-CENTRIC INDIGENOUS RESEARCH:
• Identify specific characteristics or principles that distinguish an Afro-centric approach to indigenous
research.
• Highlight examples or case studies that illustrate these characteristics in practice.
4. IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS:
• Discuss the implications of embracing an Afro-centric perspective on indigenous research for
academia, policy, and community development.
• Suggest potential avenues for further exploration and research in this field.
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 7 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
7 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Here's how the answer is structured:
1. INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS RESEARCH:
• Define the term "indigenous research" and its significance.
• Highlight the principles and approaches commonly associated with indigenous research
methodologies.
2. AFRO PERSPECTIVE ON INDIGENOUS RESEARCH:
• Discuss the unique perspective that Afro-centric scholars bring to indigenous research.
• Explore how Afro-centric values, experiences, and knowledge systems shape the approach to
research within indigenous communities.
3. KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF AFRO-CENTRIC INDIGENOUS RESEARCH:
• Identify specific characteristics or principles that distinguish an Afro-centric approach to indigenous
research.
• Highlight examples or case studies that illustrate these characteristics in practice.
4. IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS:
• Discuss the implications of embracing an Afro-centric perspective on indigenous research for
academia, policy, and community development.
• Suggest potential avenues for further exploration and research in this field.
