SS1010 - Australian People: Indigenous and Anthropological Perspectives

[To be introduced by External mode in 2006]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject introduces students to the study of Australia's population from anthropological, archaeological and Indigenous Australian perspectives. Students are introduced to the main concepts and methods of anthropological science, Australian prehistory and contemporary Australian culture. The history of the relationship between anthropology and government policy is critically examined. Throughout the subject, students explore Indigenous Australian perspectives on their culture, history, environment, sense of place, feelings of loss and hopes for the future. Concepts and ideas covered and criticized in the subject include evolutionary and racial theory, the patterns of colonisation and settlement on the Australian continent, Indigenous Australian cosmology and worldviews, Indigenous knowledge and environment, and forms of Indigenous Australian self-expression.

Learning Outcomes

• gain an understanding of anthropological methods and approaches to contemporary Australian society;
• develop insights into contemporary Indigenous Australian society;
• gain an understanding of pre-contact Australian history and patterns of human settlement;
• learn about the experience of European colonialism from Indigenous Australian perspectives;
• critically discuss the theoretical, political and ethical issues associated with social scientific research in Australia.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	aarnb1
Lecturer:	Professor Yvonne Cadet-James.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(% - 50%); (% - 10%); (% - 10%); (% - 30%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	Dr Michael Wood
Lecturer:	Mrs Val Wallace.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(% - 50%); (% - 10%); (% - 10%); (% - 30%).

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.