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IA2015:03

Indigenous Australian Worldviews - Contemporary Dimensions

Townsville, External

HECS Band 1

36 hours lectures/workshops. Semester 1.

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students and other undergraduate students.

Staff:

Ms S Moore.

This subject examines the continuing effects and legacy of colonisation for Australia's Indigenous people from Referendum up to present day. Issues such as education; health; law and justice; the inter-generation effects of past practices and the reconciliation process are examined. The controversy surrounding the Native Title and Wik debate will also form a major aspect of this subject. Indeed, many reform agendas associated with the policy of self-determination are examined and the importance of community responses and initiatives in achieving satisfactory outcomes are considered. This subject not only deals with issues affecting Indigenous people, but the overall Australian community .

Learning Objectives:

recognise and gain an increased understanding of the diversity and complexities of Indigenous Australian culture, lifestyles and worldviews;

develop further understanding of the impact of specific legislation and policies on Indigenous Australians from Referendum to present day;

develop the ability to argue logically and coherently about information from diverse sources;

refine writing skills.

Assessment by:

Townsville

Oral and written tutorial presentation (50%); open book examination (50%).

External

Critical analysis (50%); essay (50%).