AIS4040

Interrogating Race and Power in Australian Indigenous Studies (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Dr Liz Reed

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Examination of race, gender, class and discourse of whiteness within Australian Indigenous Studies. Comparative study of other settler societies. Power and privilege in Australia.

Assessment: Seminar paper (3000 words): 30% + Research essay (6000 words): 60% + Self-reflective oral presentation: 10%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week

Prerequisites: A major sequence in Australian Indigenous Studies or cognate discipline(s) as approved by the Honours coordinator. Students will only be eligible for enrolment in this unit if they satisfy the Faculty of Arts entry requirements for Honours.