Indigenous Studies (11898.1)

Students undertake an exploration of key concepts in Indigenous studies, including Indigenous experiences and histories, Indigenous world views, Indigenous philosophies, and inequalities and privileges.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Examine international Indigenous histories and experiences and their relationship to Australian contexts;
2. Describe different world views and perspectives of Indigenous groups and the diverse nature of Indigenous identity;
3. Identify how and why Indigenous knowledges, thought and philosophies are influencing society today; and
4. Reflect on systemic social, health and economic inequities faced by Indigenous groups, and understand discourse on privilege.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 100CC University of Canberra International Foundation Studies.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.