INDG1000 Indigenous Studies: An Introduction

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Overview

This topic introduces students to a study of First Nation societies of Australia. The topic will integrate academic study of Australian history and the implications that result from such history. Indigenous histories, cultures and contemporary dilemmas will be a focus, including opportunities to discuss issues with First Nations Australians. The … For more content click the Read More button below.

This topic introduces students to a study of First Nation societies of Australia. The topic will integrate academic study of Australian history and the implications that result from such history. Indigenous histories, cultures and contemporary dilemmas will be a focus, including opportunities to discuss issues with First Nations Australians. The topic includes field trips to Tji Tji Tjuta - Colebrook site, Eden Hills and Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute.

This topic is intended to be inclusive rather than exclusive. Therefore the historical/colonial, post-colonial and contemporary issues as they affect Australia's First Peoples will be investigated, arising from the social, political and cultural interactions between and within Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

Introduce students to inter-disciplinary nature of Indigenous studies, and the diversity of First Nations peoples in Australia from an Indigenous perspective
Engage students in developing a critical understanding of Australian history
Analyse racism, ideology and identity and its relationship to power
Highlight the complexities of identity construction
Inform students of issues surrounding contemporary debates about sharing the Australian space

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Identify and critically analyse social issues from a range of perspectives

Listen, articulate and engage within broad cultural contexts

Examine the construction of 'race' in knowledge production

Work collaboratively on a group oral presentation

Undertake self-directed research, essay writing, including an academic argument and referencing

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Handbook

Indigenous Studies: An Introduction

INDG1000