305634 v.1 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies)

BA(Curtin)

Introduction

This course offers students - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous - an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills required to work in a range of professional roles which require an understanding of the diversity and cultural ways of Indigenous Australians. It examines cultural, social, economic, political contexts and issues confronting Indigenous Australian people. The dynamic and complex environment that Indigenous Australian people are positioned within is considered through Indigenous Australian perspectives.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Units adopt an approach that embodies principles of social justice, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10101	v.4	Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101	3.0	25.0
301430	v.3	Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101	3.0	25.0
305620	v.1	Indigenous Australian Spirituality 101	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301440	v.2	Indigenous Australian Culture 102	3.0	25.0
301449	v.2	Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102	3.0	25.0
305624	v.1	Indigenous Australian Oral History 102	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
301292	v.2	Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 201	3.0	25.0
301293	v.2	Policies and Indigenous Australian People 201	3.0	25.0
305621	v.1	Indigenous Australian Sport 201	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301068	v.2	Media and Indigenous Issues 213	3.0	25.0
301294	v.2	Working with Indigenous Australian People 202	3.0	25.0
305623	v.1	Indigenous Australians and Gender 202	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
305625	v.1	Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture 301	3.0	25.0
305626	v.1	Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 301	3.0	25.0
305627	v.1	Approaches to Research in Indigenous Australian Contexts 301	3.0	25.0
305628	v.1	Research Techniques and Practice in Indigenous Australian Contexts 301	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
305629	v.1	Indigenous Australian Independent Study 300	0.5	25.0
305630	v.1	Indigenous Australian Community Project 302	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		50.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

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305634 v.1 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies)

Specific Requirements STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation Units adopt an approach that embodies principles of social justice, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory.

Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 2