4978 (v.5) Aboriginal Perspectives 091

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Exploration and examination of emerging personal and cultural issues relating to Aboriginality and how it is applied in everyday life. Issues workshopped in this unit will include - identity and diversity, Aboriginal Terms of Reference, personal development, self-esteem, life and study skills.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- The ability to identify current issues that are concerned with Aboriginal people, from an Aboriginal perspective. Described issues in contemporary Australian society such as attitude formation, cultural differences and beliefs and values. An awareness of own and other student's understandings of Aboriginality and identity. Defined and understood the notion of Aboriginal Terms of Reference. Demonstrated study skills and life skills.

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:

Oxenham, D. (2000), Aboriginal Terms of Reference, in Working with Indigenous Australians - A Handbook for Psychologists, (eds.) P. Dudgeon, D. Garvey and H. Pickett. Perth, Gunada Press. Oxenham, D. (1999), Aboriginal Terms of Reference, The Concept atthe Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Bentley, Curtin Indigenous Research Centre.

Unit Texts:

Aboriginal Perspectives Study Guide/Reader, Aboriginal Bridging Course, Curtin University, Bentley.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Participation 30%, Take home exam or discussion paper 50%, Weekly journal summary and field work 20%. This is by pass/fail assessment.

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