Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878.6)

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.

Learning outcomes

1) Critically reflect on historical and contemporary issues affecting the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
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)

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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

Prerequisites

Successful completion of at least 24 credit points or permission of the subject convener.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None