Course overview
The aim of this course is to further develop students' understanding of communication culture relating to Aboriginal Australia and skill development to operate effectively and ethically in intercultural contexts. Students will build on their knowledge and skills to support critical thinking to reconcile theory and practice in a professional setting. This knowledge and skills will be achieved by the exploration of historical colonial policies and processes, the diversity and complexity of cultures and contemporary issues, the politics and history of Aboriginal cultural and intellectual property, rights and representation, Aboriginal arts and media practice, racism, social justice and the politics of privilege, self-determination, human rights and international obligations, and application of Aboriginal protocol to professional practice.
Course learning outcomes
- identify the central characteristics of contemporary Aboriginal cultures and issues
- explain historical processes and significant legislation impacting on Aboriginal Australians
- identify relevant social indicators of the status of Aboriginal Australians within the nation
- understand Australia's Human Rights obligations
- identify racism and appropriate anti-racism strategies
- apply understanding of Indigenous protocols to professional practice
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