Aboriginal Traditions and Policy

Unit code: AEK1105 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Self-Paced
St Albans
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study gives an introduction to Indigenous Australian histories prior to 1788. The main themes of this unit will be: Indigenous Australian creation beliefs and epistemologies, the role of ceremony and ritual in traditional Indigenous Australian communities, the structure of traditional Indigenous Australian communities, the diversity of beliefs and customs among traditional and contemporary Indigenous Australian communities.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Articulate an historical overview of Indigenous Australia;
  2. Critically analyse and use culturally acceptable inquiry skills;
  3. Inquire into and articulate the complex traditional systems of Indigenous Australian communities;
  4. Critically reflect on the impact of the diversity of Indigenous Australia; and
  5. Analyse and commentate on the impact of colonisation on the traditional life of Indigenous 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: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Online Quiz
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 40%
Group Presentation and Presentation Paper
Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 40%
Critical reflection

Required reading

Students will be given their required readings in week one of classes.

As part of a course

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

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
ABCJ | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Social Work
ABSW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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