Aboriginal History and Political Movements

Unit code:AEK1204Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park
Online Real Time
St Albans
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of study will be an introduction to the history of the Aboriginal struggle and the continual impact of colonisation upon Aboriginal Australian peoples. Students will explore the role of Aboriginal activism, including why Indigenous peoples have and continue to resist. Students will take part in a wide variety of activities in which they will be expected to engage in critical reflection and reading, and discussions.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Examine and conceptualise the key dimensions of Aboriginal history and political movements in Australia;
Discuss the complexities of contemporary Aboriginal Australian communities and community-based organisations and modes of engagement;
Critically reflect on the continuing impact of colonisation; and
Articulate the continual role of Aboriginal activism and resistance in Australia.