IA2013 - Ecology and Australian Indigenous Cultures

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students and other undergraduate students who are eligible to take a level 2 subject.

This subject explores the concept of country, spirituality, social and cultural mapping from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. Students will be introduced to issues and notions through online learning including the discussion board and e-mail, digital medium and reading materials. Therefore it is essential that students have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject, students who do not have access to e-mail must notify the subject coordinator. The subject examines the nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander spirituality and the importance of country/land. Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander diversity of beliefs and the significance of identity will be explored along with the impact of Christianity. The Indigenous Family's place in Australian Society, Sovereignty and the importance of the land rights movement will be scrutinized.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the nature of Aboriginal spirituality and the connection with country;
• describe the nature of Torres Strait Islander spirituality and the connection with country;
• explore the impact of European colonization on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders belief systems;
• examine the concept of sovereignty;
• analyse the diversity of beliefs and the significance of identity.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Mrs Valda Wallace
Lecturer:	Dr Kamaljit Kaur.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 1 days fieldwork
Assessment:	(50%); essays (50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Mrs Valda Wallace
Lecturer:	Dr Kamaljit Kaur.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 1 days fieldwork
Assessment:	(50%); essays (50%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Mrs Valda Wallace
Lecturer:	Dr Kamaljit Kaur.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	essays (50%); assignments (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.