KRS2010

Koorie studies I

Liz Reed

8 points - 3 hours per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: First-year sequence, or with approval of course coordinator.

Objectives On completion of this course students can expect to have gained a knowledge and awareness of the diversity of Koorie/Aboriginal cultures, histories, lifestyles and the impact of colonisation, and to provide students with an understanding of the value of inter-disciplinary approaches to studies of this nature.

Synopsis In this subject students will be presented with an overview of Australia's geographic environment and the Koorie/Aboriginal economy prior to colonisation. Particular examination will be made of Koorie/Aboriginal religions, lifestyles and kinship systems. The effects of colonisation upon Aborigines' social and political lives is studied through topics such as the 'frontier'; development of theories of race and Aboriginal experiences of racism; 'protection' and missions and reserves; land rights and native title; and the oral tradition within Aboriginal societies. The course is presented through one lecture and a two hour tutorial per week.

Assessment Research essay (3000 words): 45% - Class test (1 hour):20% - Tutorial presentation and written paper (2000 words): 25% - Attendance and participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

A reading pack will be available from the Koorie Research Centre in the tutorial in the first week of semester.

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