IA2017 - Impact of Change on Indigenous Peoples: A Global Perspective

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to all undergraduate degree students.

This subject examines varying levels and types of change over time and its impact on Indigenous peoples from a global perspective. The impact of change will be analysed in relation to meaning for traditions, culture and social organisation. Students will explore the meaning of globalisation, technology and economic development for Indigenous peoples. Case studies from different countries will be studied for contemporary issues in how Indigenous peoples are dealing with change. Students will be introduced to issues and ideas through on-line learning including the discussion board and email, digital medium and reading materials. Therefore it is essential to have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject. Students who do not have access to emails should notify the Subject Coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

• identify varying levels of change over time;
• critically analyse the impact of change on traditions, culture and social structure;
• explore the meaning of globalisation, technology and economic development for Indigenous peoples;
• examine contemporary issues in relation to change for Indigenous peoples.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• 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 speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect:	Ms Agnes Hannan.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	assignments (70%); fortnightly discussion board (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.