IKC201 Comparative Indigenous Studies (8)

Abstract

Adopting a comparative method of inquiry, this subject introduces students to the cultures, histories and contemporary realities of the First Nation Peoples of North America, Canada and New Zealand (Aolearoa) and explores the commonalities and differences of experience between Indigenous Australians and these Nation groups subjected to the processes of British colonisation. A range of contemporary issues which impact upon the indigenous peoples of North America, Canada and New Zealand will be examined, including indigenous struggles for recognition of rights in relation to land, self-determination and treaty rights, allowing students the opportunity to learn from international developments in indigenous affairs and how these developments may apply to the Australian context.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Distance	Dubbo Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: IKC201
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	Centre for Indigenous Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to describe the cultures, and post-invasion histories of the First Nations Peoples of North America, Canada and New Zealand
Be able to apply a comparative approach to the examination of commonalities and differences of experience of colonization of the First Nations Peoples of North America, Canada and New Zealand and a range of contemporary issues which impact upon or are of concern to them
Be able to analyse and articulate commonalities and differences of experience of the First Nations Peoples of North America, Canada and New Zealand with those of Indigenous Australians
Relate the history of Treaty systems In North America, Canada and New Zealand and the benefits and weaknesses today in empowering rights and self determination for First Nation peoples

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Module 1: First Nations Peoples of America: Culture, colonization and contemporary realities
Module 2: First Nations Peoples of Canada: Culture, colonization and contemporary realities
Module 3: First Nations Peoples of New Zealand: Culture, colonization and contemporary realities
Module 4: The history of the politics of Control: A comparative approach
Module 5: Treaty rights and the empowerment of self determination

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