302026 (v.2) Forms of Healing Arts 511

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The history and development of Indigenous forms of healing arts. The theoretical underpinnings of practice in Indigenous contexts - relationship and communication skills to work with individuals, families, groups and communities of diverse backgrounds and social structures. The use of art in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, student will have- Outlined the historical development of Indigenous healing arts. Demonstrated appropriate communication skills to deal with individuals, families, groups and communities in a range of cultural and community contexts. Used art activities to deal with conflict and problems in creative ways.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Berndt, R.M. and Bernt, C.H. (1992).,' Perspectives and Meanings' in Berndt, R.M. and C.H. (eds) Aboriginal Art Australia: A Visual Perspective. Mandarin, Port Melbourne, pp 17-44. Golvan, C., (1992), 'Aboriginal Art and the Protection of Indigenous Cultural Rights', Aboriginal Law Bulletin 2 (56), pp.5-8. Hazelhurst, K.M. (1996), A Healing Place, Central Queensland University Press. McCulloch, (1999), Contemporary Aboriginal Art. Allen and Unwin, North Ryde, NSW. Stewart, M., (1999), Mother and Child: The Women of Warum, Magabala Books, Broome. Stanner, W.E.H., (1979),'The Dreaming, in W.E.H.Stanner (ed), White Man Got No Dreaming, Australian National University Press, pp. 23-40
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Group work activites 30%, Major paper 40%, Presentation 40%. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.