AIS1010

Introduction to Australian Indigenous Societies I ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Barry Judd

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit will commence with an overview of Australian Indigenous society prior to colonisation. It will then focus on Aboriginal religious beliefs and social organisations, 'the frontier' development of theories of 'race' and Aborigines' experiences of racism, 'protection' and missions and reserves, policies of assimilation, self-determination and reconciliation, land rights and native title, as well as the importance of the oral tradition within Australian Indigenous societies.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will: 1. Be able to express the knowledge and understandings they have gained of the diversity of Australian Indigenous cultures, histories and social organisations and of Indigenous perspectives and identities. 2. Understand the impact of colonisation upon these, and Aboriginal responses to this. 3. Have an awareness of the value of interdisciplinary approaches to a study of this kind. 4. Have developed skills of organising materials and using these to write in a coherent way on topics of their choice, with suitable referencing of sources consulted. 5. Have developed oral skills through the presentation of information and ideas in a coherent manner within the tutorial context, based upon research of suitable materials.

Assessment: Tutorial exercise (500) words: 10% + Discussion paper (1000 words): 20% + Essay (2000 words): 45% + Class test (off-campus students are required to sit an exam): 25%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prohibitions: KRS2010, GSC1801