GSC2803

Dominant and minority cultures

Greg Douglas

8 points - 3 hours per week - First semester - Gippsland - Prerequisites: Passes in 75% of first-year subjects

Objectives Students successfully completing this unit will recognise the importance of social organisation in the survival of family groups and will have broadened their knowledge of traditional Koorie life with particular focus on the social, economic and political structure.

Synopsis The subject commences with an examination of the terminology and concepts related to any study of racial relations. This involves discussion of the historical manifestations of racism. The subject then focuses upon various examples of minority cultures in plural societies. In studying minority cultures such as the Kanaks in New Caledonia, Maoris in New Zealand, and South Africa's apartheid and race relations, emphasis is placed upon the attempts made to negotiate treaties or agreement between the dominant and minority cultures.

Assessment Essay one (1500 words): 30% - Essay two (1500 words): 30% - Overview essay (3000 words): 40%

Prescribed texts

Chambers B and Pettman J Anti-racism: A handbook for adult education 1987
Miller J Koorie: A will to win Angus and Robertson, 1985

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