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4441 (v.4) Aboriginal Studies 011
Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Exploration of themes including - theories of Aboriginal origin, Aboriginal identity and diversity, the construction of Aboriginality, Aboriginal pre-history in social, cultural, economic, political and spiritual contexts. The impact of European invasion and nature of Aboriginal responses, government policies and their effects, and Aboriginal politics and political activism. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An understanding of the general features of Aboriginal lifestyles and culture, past and present. Explained the impact of invasion on, and responses by, Aboriginal people. An understanding of the traditional and contemporary role of Aboriginal women and men. Appreciated the social, cultural and economic contexts of Aboriginal art - analysing the similarities and differences between Aboriginal and other Indigenous people. |
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: | Bourke, C., Bourke, E., and Edwards, B. (1994), Aboriginal Australia. St Lucia, University of Queensland Press. Caruana, W. (1993), Aboriginal Art. London, Thames and Hudson. Edwards, W. (1992), An Introduction to Aboriginal Societies. Wentworth Falls,Social Science Press. Farb, P. (1987), The End of the Trail, in Man's Rise to Civilisation - The Cultural Ascent of the Indians of North America. New York, Obelisk. Reynolds, H. (1989), Dispossession - Black Australians and White Invaders. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Winmar, R. (1996), Walwalinj - The Hill that Cries. Manning, Dorothy Winmar. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 20%, Final combined essay 30%, Exam 30%, Reading journal 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 | | |
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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