Course overview
This course will build on students' knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and understanding in contemporary Australia. By reflecting upon non-indigenous and indigenous representations of Aboriginal people in the media, students will explore the roles of race, gender and social inequality within their own learning and community contexts. In addition, a focus on language, traditions and customs will be explored.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of a range of perspectives and concepts present in current representations of Aboriginal communities.
- Identify and describe traditional learning methodologies of First Peoples in Australia.
- Evaluate representations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues presented in the media.
- Evaluate representations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues presented in the media.
- Develop skills for researching, analysing and presenting on contemporary Aboriginal issues.
Availability
Class details
Mt Gambier
Class number 27390
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Whyalla
Class number 21972
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Port Lincoln
Class number 20275
Section 01PL
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 21973
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 29
Notes:
Class number 29215
Section WS02
Size 70
Available 70
Notes:
Ceduna
Class number 20276
Section 01CD
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class details
Mt Gambier
Class number 57189
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Whyalla
Class number 52169
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Port Lincoln
Class number 50250
Section 01PL
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 52170
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 52171
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Ceduna
Class number 50251
Section 01CD
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
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