Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878.6)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Creative And Cultural Practice | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
The subject explores the contemporary issues affecting the relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. As an important component of multicultural studies it is of value for all Australians not only as a study of intrinsic worth, but also as a means of facilitating positive inter-group relations and enabling people to better understand their own culture through contrast.
2) Articulate the main causes and forms of racism
3) Demonstrate skills in developing and implementing antiracist strategies in a variety of community settings
4) Adopt a socially responsible personal position on inter-group relations (not assessed)
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
1) Critically reflect on historical and contemporary issues affecting the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians2) Articulate the main causes and forms of racism
3) Demonstrate skills in developing and implementing antiracist strategies in a variety of community settings
4) Adopt a socially responsible personal position on inter-group relations (not assessed)
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Successful completion of at least 24 credit points or permission of the subject convener.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
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Not available
Required texts
Weekly readings will be placed on the UCLearn (Canvas) teaching site.
Participation requirements
Attendance at lectures is strongly encouraged and students are expected to participate in tutorials. From our experience there is a significant link between student participation and the quality of learning demonstrated in the submitted assignments.
Required IT skills
Students will be required to submit their written work online in a format that can be read by Mac or PC. Students will be required to use email and online discussion forums.
In-unit costs
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
