IA1015 - Indigenous Australian World Views 1: Survival, Identity and Cultural Diversity
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Indigenous Australian Studies (pre 2015) |
This subject examines the complexities of survival, identity and cultural diversity from an Indigenous perspective. It explores theories of race and the discourses that shape and have shaped the representation of Indigenous Australian cultures. Students examine the role of anthropology and related disciplines in the construction of Indigenousness, and are required to think critically about racial issues that affect the whole Australian community. The subject employs substantial online learning, including web-delivered reading materials, e-mail and discussion boards. Internet access is therefore essential. Students without access to e-mail must notify the subject lecturer before the beginning of semester.
Learning Outcomes
- examine theories of race and the scientific debates that have shaped relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians from colonisation to the present;
- debate the unique part which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have played in Australian society and their role in the development of contemporary and future Australian identity;
- examine and clarify the intricacies of the terms survival, identity, spirituality, and cultural diversity;
- critically explore Indigenous reports and subsequent legislation resulting from these reports;
- argue informed perspectives on complex Indigenous Australian issues through oral presentations and/or written papers that reflect appropriate literary standards.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Agnes Hannan. |
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| Assessment: | presentations (20%); essays (30%); centrally-administered final exam (50%). |
| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Agnes Hannan. |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); essays (50%). |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Agnes Hannan. |
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| Assessment: | presentations (20%); essays (30%); centrally-administered final exam (50%). |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 17-Jul-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Robyn Anderson. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); critique 20% major essay 30% (50%). |
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