Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

305634 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies)


BA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 048060C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

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

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

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 essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10101 v.5   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 3.0 25.0
301430 v.4   Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101 3.0 25.0
305620 v.2   Indigenous Australian Spirituality 101 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
301440 v.3   Indigenous Australian Culture 102 3.0 25.0
301449 v.3   Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102 3.0 25.0
305624 v.2   Indigenous Australian Oral History 102 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
301292 v.3   Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 201 3.0 25.0
301293 v.3   Policies and Indigenous Australian People 201 3.0 25.0
305621 v.2   Indigenous Australian Sport 201 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
301068 v.3   Media and Indigenous Issues 213 3.0 25.0
301294 v.3   Working with Indigenous Australian People 202 3.0 25.0
305623 v.2   Indigenous Australians and Gender 202 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
305625 v.3   Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture 301 3.0 25.0
305626 v.3   Indigenous Australian Research 301 6.0 25.0
305627 v.3   Indigenous Australian Research 302 6.0 25.0
305628 v.3   Indigenous Australian Research 304 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
305629 v.2   Indigenous Australian Independent Study 300 0.5 25.0
305630 v.2   Indigenous Australian Community Project 302 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   50.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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