302026 (v.2) Forms of Healing Arts 511

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The history and development of Indigenous forms of healing arts. The theoretical underpinnings of practice in Indigenous contexts - relationship and communication skills to work with individuals, families, groups and communities of diverse backgrounds and social structures. The use of art in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, student will have- Outlined the historical development of Indigenous healing arts. Demonstrated appropriate communication skills to deal with individuals, families, groups and communities in a range of cultural and community contexts. Used art activities to deal with conflict and problems in creative ways.

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:

Berndt, R.M. and Bernt, C.H. (1992).,' Perspectives and Meanings' in Berndt, R.M. and C.H. (eds) Aboriginal Art Australia: A Visual Perspective. Mandarin, Port Melbourne, pp 17-44. Golvan, C., (1992), 'Aboriginal Art and the Protection of Indigenous Cultural Rights', Aboriginal Law Bulletin 2 (56), pp.5-8. Hazelhurst, K.M. (1996), A Healing Place, Central Queensland University Press. McCulloch, (1999), Contemporary Aboriginal Art. Allen and Unwin, North Ryde, NSW. Stewart, M., (1999), Mother and Child: The Women of Warum, Magabala Books, Broome. Stanner, W.E.H., (1979),'The Dreaming, in W.E.H.Stanner (ed), White Man Got No Dreaming, Australian National University Press, pp. 23-40

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Group work activites 30%, Major paper 40%, Presentation 40%. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Field of Education:

90311 Indigenous Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Pass/Fail

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

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