KRS2010

Koorie studies I

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Full first year with one of ANY, HSY, GES, ABS11, ABS12, PLT, LIN or SCY

Objectives To expand further on the topic of the lectures, to conduct discussion and debates, to remedy the ignorance that students may have in regard to Koorie/Aboriginal Australia; for the students to establish a basic understanding and keen awareness of Koorie/Aboriginal culture, history, lifestyles and of related issues. The lectures and tutorials provide a starting point for further studies and research.

Synopsis In this subject students will be presented with an overview of Australia's geographic environment and the Koorie economy prior to European contact. Particular examination will be made of Koorie religion, lifestyle and kinship system as they applied prior to the arrival of the British. The post-contact period, the effects on the Koorie economy and changes occasioned by the cultural contact will provide students with a background to KRS2020 (Koorie studies II).

Assessment Written work (3000 words): 40%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
* Tutorial paper and written summary (1000 words): 10%
* Attendance and participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

Broome R Aboriginal Australians Allen and Unwin, 1982
Flood J Archaeology of the dreamtime Collins, 1989
Gilbert K Living black Penguin, 1986
McConnochie K and others Race and racism in Australia Social Science Press, 1988
Miller J Koori: A will to win Angus and Robertson, 1985
Reynolds H The other side of the frontier Penguin, 1988
Reynolds H The law of the land Penguin, 1987
Williams D Exploring Aboriginal kinship Curriculum Development Unit, 1981