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301359 (v.2) Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501
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: | Representation of Indigenous Australian people in public discourses and a critical analysis of how these representations have influenced Indigenous Australian identity. Examines the ways in which Indigenous people have challenged, responded and contributed to these discourses through their own world views and theoretical perspectives. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to skilfully critically analyse the ways in which Indigenous Australians have been represented in public discourse. Developed a strong understanding of how these representations have influenced Indigenous Australian identity. A good familiarisation with Indigenous responses, challenges and contributions to these discourses through their own world views and theoretical perspectives. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Coombs, H. (1994), The making of Aboriginal identity. Melbourne, Aboriginal Autonomy, Press syndicate of Cambridge. Dodson, M. (1994), 'The Wentworth lecture: the end in the beginning: re(de)fining Aboriginality. Australian Aboriginal Studies, No.1. pp.2-13. Keen, I. (1985), 'On the notion of Aboriginality: a discussion' Comment of Thiele, S.J. 'Anti-intellectualism and the "Aboriginal problem": Colin Tarz and the 'self-determination approach'. In Mankind, Vol.15. No.1, pp.43-44. Keen, I. (1988), Being black: Aboriginal cultures in 'settled' Australia. Canberra, Aboriginal Studies Press. Langton, Marcia. (1993), 'Well, I heard it on the radio and I saw it on the television': an essay for the Australian Film Commission on the politics and aestheticsof filmmaking by and about Aboriginal people and things. North Sydney, The Commission. Stokes, G. (1997), 'Citizenship and Aboriginality: two conceptions of identity in Aboriginal political thought. In Stokes, G. (ed.) The politics of identity in Australia. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Hollinsworth, D. (1992), 'Discourses on Aboriginality and the politics of identity in urban Australia. Oceania, Vol.63, No.2, pp.137-153. |
Unit Texts: | Beckett, J. R. (ed.) (1994), Past and present: the construction of Aboriginality. Canberra, Aboriginal Studies Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major essay 60%, Seminar paper 20%, Seminar Presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90311 Indigenous Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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