4462 (v.4) Aboriginal Studies 012

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:

Integration of understanding and knowledge gained from first semester Aboriginal Studies 011 coursework and the field trip (held in June) that visits Aboriginal groups in the Southwest and various sites connecting personal experience to textbook.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - The ability to identify past and present policies in Aboriginal communities. Comprehended past and present Aboriginal political activity. An awareness of current governmental Aboriginal Affairs Policies. Explained the key features of the community organisations and government bodies covered in the unit. Evaluated the current concerns of Aboriginal people. Discussed initiatives aimed at empowerment and self-determination.

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:

Aboriginal Reconciliation: An Historical Perspective (1992), AGPS, Canberra. Broome, R., (1994), Aboriginal Australians, Allen and Unwin. Buti, T., (1995), Removal of Children Report, Aboriginal Legal Service, Western Australia Incorporated. Lippman, L.,(1994), Generations of Resistance, Longman Australia Pty Ltd, St Leonards. Task on Aboriginal Social Justice Report Volume 2 (1994), Chapters 12-16.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 40%, Field trip participation 30%, Field trip journal 15%, Participation 15%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

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