4441 (v.4) Aboriginal Studies 011

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Exploration of themes including - theories of Aboriginal origin, Aboriginal identity and diversity, the construction of Aboriginality, Aboriginal pre-history in social, cultural, economic, political and spiritual contexts. The impact of European invasion and nature of Aboriginal responses, government policies and their effects, and Aboriginal politics and political activism.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An understanding of the general features of Aboriginal lifestyles and culture, past and present. Explained the impact of invasion on, and responses by, Aboriginal people. An understanding of the traditional and contemporary role of Aboriginal women and men. Appreciated the social, cultural and economic contexts of Aboriginal art - analysing the similarities and differences between Aboriginal and other Indigenous people.

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:

Bourke, C., Bourke, E., and Edwards, B. (1994), Aboriginal Australia. St Lucia, University of Queensland Press. Caruana, W. (1993), Aboriginal Art. London, Thames and Hudson. Edwards, W. (1992), An Introduction to Aboriginal Societies. Wentworth Falls,Social Science Press. Farb, P. (1987), The End of the Trail, in Man's Rise to Civilisation - The Cultural Ascent of the Indians of North America. New York, Obelisk. Reynolds, H. (1989), Dispossession - Black Australians and White Invaders. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Winmar, R. (1996), Walwalinj - The Hill that Cries. Manning, Dorothy Winmar.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 20%, Final combined essay 30%, Exam 30%, Reading journal 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y