Course overview
This course is a focus on Indigenous societies and key issues within Australian and International frameworks, using historical context to understand contemporary times connecting to key thinkers. Sociology and Indigenous Knowledges are used to theorise politics, gender, health, well-being, land, employment, entrepreneurship and sovereignty. Students will connect to Indigenous communities and organisations to understand the role of the individual as citizens in a world that understands the importance of Indigenous knowledges. This course examines the responsibilities of individuals and groups within society to protect the rights of Indigenous people while reflecting on diversity and personal world views.
Course learning outcomes
- Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge
- Analyse critically and synthesise complex information to produce an academic paper
- Work with a group to complete a task and communicate your findings through a range of tasks
- Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous worldviews and protocols to work ethically in an intercultural field
- Identify areas of practise where Indigenous knowledges and protocols are needed and evaluate how they are used successfully
- Understand implications of Indigenous knowledges and Sociological theories when applied
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 27242
Section LE01
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 27243
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 29
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