AIS3020

Racism and Prejudice (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Liz Reed

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit students should have gained an understanding of the relationship between Australian Aborigines and social institutions and how theories of race and experiences of racism continue to impact upon Aborigines, and in addition engaged with issues of research and research methodologies in relation to racism and prejudice in contemporary Australia.

Assessment: Research essay (3000 words): 75% + Class project (1500 words): 25% + Third-year students will be expected to demonstrate more sophisticated analytical skills and submit work which indicates that they have read more extensively.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites: First-year sequence or with permission of the coordinator

Prohibitions: AIS2020