MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

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Dominant and minority cultures

Margaret Egudo

8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland + Prerequisites: passes in 75% of first-year subjects

Synopsis The subject commences with an examination of the terminology and concepts related to any study of racial relations. This involves discussion of the historical manifestations of racism. The subject then focuses upon various examples of minority cultures in plural societies. In studying minority cultures such as the Kanaks in New Caledonia, Maoris in New Zealand, and South Africa's apartheid and race relations, emphasis is placed upon the attempts made to negotiate treaties or agreement between the dominant and minority cultures.

Assessment Essay one (1500 words): 30% + Essay two (1500 words): 30% + Overview essay (3000 words): 40%

Prescribed texts

Chambers B and Pettman J Anti-racism: A handbook for adult education 1987
Miller J Koorie: A will to win Angus and Robertson, 1985

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