Aboriginal History and Political Movements

    Unit code: AEK1204 | Study 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
    Werribee
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    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:

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

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Review
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Critical book review and reflection.
    Assessment type: Essay
    |
    Grade: 70%
    Critical essay on unit content.

    Required reading

    Maybe tomorrow.
    Prior, B., & McDonald, M. (2010).| Allen & Unwin.

    This book is available as an e-book via the Victoria University library website.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Arts
    ABAB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Community Development
    ABCD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Youth Work
    ABYW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
    ABYC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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