301068 (v.2) Media and Indigenous Issues 213

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

302461 (v.2) Media and Indigenous Issues 313

Syllabus:

The representation of indigenous Australians in mass media. Its implications for Indigenous aspirations, community relations, political stances and government policy. Critical analysis of print and electronic news, current affairs, talk radio, drama and advertising texts. Examination of media policy, journalism practice and ethics. Indigenous perspectives and participation.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to describe and understand the relationship between the mass media, politics and public ideas about Indigenous Australians. Strategies for developing ethical professional practices (journalism, publishing, public relations, advertising, radio, film and television, Internet and digital media) with regard to the portrayal of Indigenous issues. An understanding of Indigenous media production, creativity, services and organisations. A better understanding of key contemporary issues such as national reconciliation, Indigenous self-determination, legal and political rights, culture, land and native title, social justice.

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:

Bennett, S. (1989), Aborigines and political power. North Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Edmunds, M. and James, R. (1991), Black and white and read all over: discourse, media and attitudes. Canberra, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Langton, M. (1993), 'Well, I heard it on the radio and I saw it on the television...' North Sydney, Australian Film Commission. Mueke, S. (1992), Textual spaces: Aboriginality and cultural studies. Kensington, New South Wales University Press.

Unit Texts:

Mickler, D. (1998), The myth of privilege: Aboriginal status, media visions, public ideas. South Fremantle, Fremantle Arts Centre Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal writing 25%, Major essay 50%, Minor essay 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y