BR1010:03
Introduction to Indigenous Studies 2
Yarrabah
26 lectures, 26 tutorials. Second semester.
Available to Tertiary Access Course I students.
This subject will focus on major issues facing Indigenous people around the world. Emphasis will be placed on a critical perspective of the threats confronting Indigenous cultures. Topics include who and where are the Indigenous peoples of the world; resistance; Indigenous peoples movement; Indigenous peoples’ aims and aspirations; Indigenous people actions groups; Indigenous people and Government relations; Indigenous people and international arena; Indigenous coalitions; the global voice of Indigenous people; the future of Indigenous people; the future of Australian Aborigines; the future of Torres Strait Islanders.
Learning Objectives:
- strengthen and maintain their identity as Indigenous people;
- use the knowledge gained from the Indigenous studies course to their own advantage;
- apply analysis techniques, conceptual approaches and methodologies in a major research project;
- generate an understanding from a variety of information sources and synthesise the information to produce hypothesises;
- examine and critically analyse research and information about Indigenous peoples.
Assessment by summaries (40%); journal (30%); attendance (20%); participation (10%).
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