IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)

Abstract

This subject provides students with knowledge and understanding of pre- and post-invasion Indigenous Australian cultures, including the continuity and change between past and present culture and the impact of historical policies and practices upon Indigenous Australian communities and families. This subject will assist students to identify social justice issues which are of concern to contemporary Indigenous Australians including: the International Human Rights framework, health, education, employment, native title and heritage protection, and criminal justice. This subject will introduce strategies and skills for working effectively within Indigenous Australian contexts or with Indigenous Australian colleagues.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Distance	Albury-Wodonga Campus
Distance	Bathurst Campus
Distance	Dubbo Campus
Session 2
Distance	Albury-Wodonga Campus
Distance	Bathurst Campus
Distance	Dubbo Campus
Session 3
Distance	Dubbo Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: IKC101
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	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

explain the diversity of Indigenous Australian cultures both past and present
describe post-colonisation policies and practices and their impact on Indigenous Australian communities and families
identify Australia's obligations under the United Nations human rights framework for the protection of Indigenous Australian Human Rights
outline a range of contemporary issues which impact upon Indigenous Australian peoples and communities
demonstrate professional communication skills when working with Indigenous Australian peoples and communities.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

The Dreaming and Relationships to Country
Kinship and Social Organisation
Economic Organisation
Invasion and the Colonial Frontier Period
Protection and Segregation
The Stolen Generations
Indigenous Australian Peoples and Human Rights
Indigenous Australian Health and Wellbeing
Education and Employment
Indigenous Australian People and the Criminal Justice System
Native Title and Heritage Protection
Strategies and Protocols for effective engagement with Indigenous Australian Peoples

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