IA1015 - Indigenous Australian Worldviews - Historical Perspectives
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies and other undergraduate students.
This subject aims to promote understanding of the complexity and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies as evidenced by The Dreaming and oral traditions pre 1788 and proceeds to investigate the history of government policies and practices from European invasion to the 1967 referendum. History is often contested ground. This is so of Indigenous Australian history.
Learning Outcomes
- analyse diversity, complexities and distinctiveness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and worldviews;
- Explore historical and contemporary issues of cultural importance from the perspective and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
- Describe the effects of invasion, occupation, resistance and colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Sharon Moore. |
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| Assessment: | (30%); (20%); (50%). |
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Sharon Moore. |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | (50%); (50%). |
| , , Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Sharon Moore. |
| Contact hours: |
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| Assessment: | (30%); (20%); (50%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.