305634 v.1 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies)
BA(Curtin)
Introduction
This course offers students - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous - an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills required to work in a range of professional roles which require an understanding of the diversity and cultural ways of Indigenous Australians. It examines cultural, social, economic, political contexts and issues confronting Indigenous Australian people. The dynamic and complex environment that Indigenous Australian people are positioned within is considered through Indigenous Australian perspectives.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
Units adopt an approach that embodies principles of social justice, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 10101 | v.4 | Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301430 | v.3 | Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305620 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Spirituality 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 301440 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Culture 102 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301449 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305624 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Oral History 102 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 301292 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301293 | v.2 | Policies and Indigenous Australian People 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305621 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Sport 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 301068 | v.2 | Media and Indigenous Issues 213 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301294 | v.2 | Working with Indigenous Australian People 202 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305623 | v.1 | Indigenous Australians and Gender 202 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 305625 | v.1 | Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305626 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Research 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305627 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Research 302 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305628 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Research 304 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 305629 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Independent Study 300 | 0.5 | 25.0 | |
| 305630 | v.1 | Indigenous Australian Community Project 302 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J