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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major essay 30%, Minor essay and presentation 25%, Journal 25%, Participation 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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