EEB313 Citizenship, Indigenous Perspectives and Sustainabilities (8)
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This subject provides a critical introduction to the role of citizenship for a sustainable future. Indigeneity - as the histories, perspectives and contemporary realities of indigenous peoples - is foregrounded as a powerful lens through which to understand citizenship, human rights and sustainability. Students taking this subject will have an opportunity to consider how these issues can inform both their personal and professional lives and to reflect on how these understandings might support transformative action in diverse and unique settings. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Term 2 | | Internal | Canada Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EEB313
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Teacher Education |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, Bachelor of Primary Education Studies or at the discretion of either Course Coordinator. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- analyse the concepts of "citizenship", "Indigeneity" and "sustainability" and demonstrate a critical understanding of these complex and contested notions;
- demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and impact you may have, as a global citizen, within your local, national (and/or provincial) and international communities by investigating the relationships among citizenship, Indigenous perspectives and sustainability from different standpoints and in unique settings, including those of the under-served and under-represented;
- demonstrate an understanding of cultural proficiency and cross-cultural and intercultural communication and relationship-building by examining and eliminating barriers to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice and creating social change in order to build student cultural competence;
- critically analyse post-colonisation policies and practices and their impact on Indigenous communities and families;
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of histories, cultures, contributions, perspectives, issues and treaties which impact on contemporary Indigenous people;
- investigate Indigenous community protocols and strategies to work effectively with Indigenous people and communities; and
- demonstrate skills in research and effective communication.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The contested meanings of "citizenship", "Indigeneity" and "sustainability".
- Key challenges to global citizenship (bioregional, national and/or provincial, international, trans-local, de-territorial).
- The histories and contemporary experiences of members of marginalized, under-represented and/or under-served communities, particularly First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, and the ongoing impacts of these experiences.
- The development of relationships with Indigenous community partners.
- Personal and professional response and responsibility and change agency and critical thinking, advocacy and transformative action and engagement through politics, participation and civil society.
- Indigenous histories, perspectives and realities of citizenship.
- Human impact on the environment and sustainability.
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Specialised Resources|
Students require a laptop computer and/or appropriate mobile device.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
