IKC502 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)

This subject develops knowledge of Indigenous Australian peoples' varied and diverse realities. It will enhance understandings of the effects of historical and contemporary policy and practices on the lives of Indigenous Australian peoples. It examines a range of social, cultural, historical, and institutional factors that impact on the contemporary experiences of Indigenous Australian and non-Indigenous Australian peoples using a relational framework. Students will apply critical thinking, analysis, and reflexivity skills to examine and evaluate how dominating systems impact effectiveness of engagement and service provision for Indigenous Australian peoples.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Dubbo Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: IKC502. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed IKC403 as it shares similar content.

Subject Relationships

IKC403 Paired Subject

Incompatible Subjects

IKC403

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically analyse and theorise individual and collective standpoint in relation to Indigenous peoples' experiences of Australian history;
  • be able to examine critical race and culture theories to identify the function of hegemonic structures and analyse the impact on Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in the past and present;
  • be able to reflexively critique the professions to interrogate the impact of dominating social and cultural norms on intercultural engagement and service provision;
  • be able to analyse and evaluate the factors that have shaped historical and contemporary engagement with Indigenous communities and evaluate the effects of deficit paradigms; and
  • be able to create, evaluate and present a professional practice framework that demonstrates ethical professional practice, and to apply principles to develop respectful partnerships with Indigenous Australian communities.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1. Theorising standpoint
  • Topic 1. Understanding your own positioning
  • Topic 2. Australian culture (theory and analysis)
  • Topic 3. Social constructions of culture
  • Topic 4. Social constructions of Self and Other, binary thinking, power relations
  • Module 2. Individual and Collective Standpoint - Indigenous peoples' experience of Australian history
  • Topic 1. Connecting story, place, and profession
  • Topic 2. Social constructions of knowledge
  • Topic 3. Indigenous Australian experiences of Australian history
  • Topic 4. Cultural competence within the profession: opportunities for change
  • Module 3. Applied Practice
  • Topic 1. Project planning
  • Topic 2. Ethics
  • Topic 3. Professional practice
  • Topic 4. Cultural competence strategies

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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