301366 (v.2) Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Examination of the social structure and interactions of Indigenous Australian families - family dynamics, authority, kinship, extended family systems and individual and group roles and responsibilities from Nyungar and other Indigenous perspectives. Comparison of the Indigenous Australian family structure with the Western 'nuclear family' structure.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A knowledge of common Indigenous beliefs and practices around family. Assessed the impact of key historical events on Indigenous families. Explored and discussed key contemporary issues affectingIndigenous families. Explored the conflict and tension, between Indigenous family values and practices and non Indigenous understandings and expectations.

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:

Burbank, V. (1994), Fighting women: anger and aggression in Aboriginal Australia. Berkeley, University of California Press. Edwards, C. and Read, P. (eds.) (1989), The lost children: thirteen Australians taken from their families tell of the struggle tofind their natural parents. Sydney, Doubleday. Greer, P. (1994), Aboriginal women and domestic violence in New South Wales. In Stubbs, J. (ed.) Women, male violence and the law. Sydney, Institute of Criminology, Sydney University Law School. Hunter, E.M. (1990), A question of power: contemporary self-mutilation among Aborigines in the Kimberley. Australian Journal of Social Issues, Vol.25, No.4, November 1990, pp.261-278. Litwin, J. (1997), Child protection interventions within indigenous communities:an 'anthropological' perspective. Australian Journal of Social Issues, Vol.32, No.4, November 1997, pp.317-340. Morgan, S. (1989), Wanamurraganya: the story of Jack McPhee. Fremantle, Fremantle Arts Centre Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Major essay 30%, Minor essay and presentation 25%, Journal 25%, Participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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