Objectives
On completion of the course, students are expected to have developed:
* an understanding of Koorie traditions, culture and history;
* a sound knowledge of their society and their place in Australia today;
* a range of skills which will build self-confidence and equip them to undertake further studies;
* specialist skills that will assist them in gaining employment and enable them to make a positive contribution to their local Koorie community;
* skills to assist in the dismantling of racist attitudes and barriers in the community through the process of reconciliation.
Entry requirements
To be admitted to the course for the Associate Diploma of Arts (Koorie Studies), applicants are required to present for an interview for selection. Participants will be chosen from those who demonstrate an understanding of, and an interest in, Koorie culture and heritage.
Course structure
To qualify for the Associate Diploma of Arts (Koorie Studies), a candidate shall:
(a) complete a total of sixteen subjects of study (96 points);
(b) complete a minimum of fourteen subjects specific to Koorie studies;
(c) follow the necessary prerequisites and corequisites as set out in the subject descriptions for level one.
To proceed to level two, students must normally satisfactorily complete the requirements of 75 per cent of level one of the course. In order to graduate however, students are expected to satisfactorily complete all sixteen subjects of study.
Level one
First semester
* GSC1801 Introduction to Koorie society
* GSC1802 Dynamics of Koorie language A
* GSC1803 Patterns of social organisation A
* GSC1804 Oral history and customs of Gippsland Koories
Second semester
* GSC1805 Koorie art
* GSC1806 Dynamics of Koorie language B
* GSC1807 Patterns of social organisation B
* GSC1808 Koorie literature
Level two
First semester
* GSC2801 Colonialism
* GSC2802 Traditional Koorie and British law
* GSC2803 Dominant and minority cultures
* Elective*
Second semester
* GSC2804 Contemporary issues in Koorie society
* GSC2805 Land rights
* GSC2806 Koorie archaeology
* Elective*
The above subjects are all valued at six points each. The elective subjects will be available in level two and may be chosen from first level subjects in a range of areas. Subjects are selected in consultation with a course adviser.