Details for Australian Indigenous Studies

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The following courses are prerequisites:

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of Australia’s migration, political and social services history, including power bases and racism and their impact on the shaping of our nation;
Examine key characteristics of Indigenous Australian cultures and their associated world-views, values and practices, with a special focus and respect for Indigenous kinship and family values and child- rearing practices;
Be pastorally mindful of culturally sensitive practices and of key organisations that support Indigenous groups in Australia;
Explain the importance of language/cultural barriers and the need to work with interpreters and/or bicultural workers.

Pre-colonisation life: social and political structures, religious beliefs, land management
Colonisation and its impacts: resistance, conciliation, protection, segregation, assimilation
Competing historiographies
Current issues: contemporary Indigenous cultures, socio-economic factors, disadvantage, racism, child welfare, health and education, self-determination, achievement
Current best practice for working with Indigenous individuals, families, groups and community (includes patterns and provision of services)
Field trips/guest presenters

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.