ATS2354 - Interrogating racism: Indigenous Australians and the state - 2019

The unit focuses on theories of race and issues of ethnicity, prejudice and racism, with particular emphasis on the continuities and discontinuities of discourses on 'race' in Australia; language use in a multicultural context; the uses of opinion polls; the representation of Indigenous people in the media and other forms of popular culture; multiculturalism and Indigenous people. The value of an interdisciplinary approach to these topics is highlighted.

Upon completion of this unit students should have gained an understanding of:

1. the relationship between Indigenous Australians and social institutions
2. how theories of race and experiences of racism continue to impact upon Indigenous people;
3. in addition engaged with issues of research and research methodologies in relation to racism and prejudice in contemporary Australia.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Anthropology

Human rights

Indigenous cultures and histories

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