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305739 (v.1) Indigenous Australian Oral History 502
Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examination of the historical forces that have marginalised oral forms of knowledge production and control - modernity and imperialism, and privileged written forms of knowledge production and control. An Indigenous Australian affirmation of the role of the oral tradition of storytelling, history, genealogical and kinship accounts, significant sites, and knowledge transmission. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated a strong understanding of the global historical forces which have privileged written history over oral history. Gained a good understanding of the cultural sophistication of Indigenous Australian oral history and the role of storytelling. Been able to identify and analyse the power relations of different forms of communication, both between cultures and within cultures. |
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: | Neidje, B., (1989), A Story About Feeling, ed. K. Taylor,Broome, Magabala Books. Ong, W., (1982), Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word, London, Rutledge. Shaw, B., (1992), When the Dust Come in Between: Aboriginal Viewpoints in the East Kimberley Prior to 1982, Aboriginal Studies Press. Shaw, B., (1998), Is the Pen Mightier Than the Word?: A Comparison Between Oral and Written Sources on the east Kimberley Bushranger Major', Curtin Indigenous Research Centre Discussion Papers, Perth, Curtin University. Taylor, P., (1996), Telling Our Stories: A Guide to Making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History, Canberra, AIATSIS Press. |
Unit Texts: | No prescibed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Participation 25%, Short Critical Reflection on Guest Speaker's Presentation 25%, Short Essay on Issues Impacting Upon Oral Language 25%, Tutorial Presentation of Oral Story; The Tale and a Critical Analysis 25%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90305 History | 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 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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