Patterns of social organisation A
AA
Lynette Dent
Subject value of 1.0 (6 points) * 4 hours per week * First semester * Gippsland
The subject commences with concept attainment for culture, society and social structure, and then progresses to a discussion of the methodology of cross-cultural comparison. The economic organisation and the system of traditional law within Koorie tribes are both examined. The Kurnai of Gippsland are used where possible to illustrate of the points covered. The subject then examines the working of kinship systems and concludes with a comparison of Koorie values and white values. Where relevant, guest speakers or field trips will be incorporated into the program.
Assessment
Essay one (800 words): 15% * Worksheets: 15% * Presentation: 30% * Essay two (1200 words): 40%
Prescribed texts
Berndt R M and Berndt C H The world of the first Australians: An introduction to the traditional life of the Australian Aborigines Ure Smith, 1964
Edwards W H An introduction to Aboriginal societies Social Science Press, 1988