1999 Arts Handbook - Diploma of Arts (Koorie Studies)

Diploma of Arts (Koorie Studies)

General information
Objectives
Entry requirements
Course structure
- Level one
  - First semester
  - Second semester
- Level two
  - First semester
  - Second semester

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.

To be admitted to the course for the 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 Diploma of Arts (Koorie Studies), a candidate shall:
(a) complete a total of ninety-six points of study;
(b) complete all of the prescribed 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 fourteen 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

Second semester

GSC2804 Contemporary issues in Koorie society
GSC2805 Land rights
GSC2806 Koorie archaeology

The level-one subjects listed above are valued at six credit points each, while the second-level subjects are valued at eight points each, thus meeting the ninety-six credit-point requirement to graduate.