abs3eav encountering aboriginal vic
ENCOUNTERING ABORIGINAL VICTORIA
ABS3EAV
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
ABS3EAV is a popular residential one week intensive block (3 - 8 December) on-site in Shepparton and Barmah. Students are required to attenda compulsory introductory lecture day on 13 November 2017 which will be a live online lecture to all campuses. This subject will introduce students to a wide range of Aboriginal topics that relate to Shepparton and surrounding areas. Delivery will be blended with online and face to face lectures and assessments. ABS3EAV will cover discipline subject areas relating to history, archaeology,sociology, anthropology and politics. Through oral history, narrative and community engagement students will gain an understanding of historical and contemporary Aboriginal society and culture. In addition, students will have a On Country experience, which involves travel to the Barmah Forest to meet and hear from representatives of the local Aboriginal community.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Requires co-ordinator's approval. Students must have completed 120cp of subjects.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ABS2EAV
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions For enrolment, accommodation and fee enquiries students should email: eav@latrobe.edu.au. Please note that fees might not be available until closer to 2017. For academic enquiries please contact the subject co-ordinator on email: j.andrews@latrobe.edu.au.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Aboriginal Australians -first nations of an ancient continent, | Recommended | Muecke, S and Shoemaker, A 2004 | THAMES & HUDSON |
Readings | Aboriginal Victorians - a history since 1800, | Recommended | Broome, R 2005 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse a range of texts in the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies
- Activities:
- Tutorial/group workshop discussions of readings; written assignments, test
02. Analyse and reflect on the history of the Aboriginal people of Shepparton and/or Barmah
- Activities:
- Research Report
03. Analyse the contemporary perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Shepparton and/or Barmah
- Activities:
- Major essay
04. Critically reflect on the theories and concepts learnt in tutorial readings and in subject content
- Activities:
- Tests
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Limited accommodation On Country. Social Sciences, Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology 3rd year students will be given preference. A waiting list will be provided if quota is met early. Students need to have approval from the Coordinator prior to acceptance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 47 - 47
One 8.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 47 and delivered via video conference.
"There are two parts to this subject: an Introduction Day (13th November 2017) and an Intensive Week Block in December. The Introduction Day will be held at each campus. The Intensive week block will be in Shepparton. All students will have to travel to Shepparton for the Week Block. Students will need to attend the Introduction Day at their own campus for their first lectures, first assignment and be briefed on the Intensive Week Block to be held at Shepparton campus."
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 50
Three 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first classes will commence at Shepparton from 3rd - 5th December 2017. Compulsory for all students to attend."
Field TripWeek: 47 - 51
Three 8.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be based On Country on 6th - 8th December 2017."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one final 2,000-word essay | 50 | 01, 03 | |
one initial 1,000-word research report | 25 | 01, 02 | |
two 30-minute tests (1,000-word equivalent in total) | 25 | 01, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Limited accommodation On Country. Social Sciences, Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology 3rd year students will be given preference. A waiting list will be provided if quota is met early. Students need to have approval from the Coordinator prior to acceptance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 47 - 47
One 8.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 47 and delivered via video conference.
"There are two parts to this subject: an Introduction Day (13th November 2017) and an Intensive Week Block in December. The Introduction Day will be held at each campus. The Intensive week block will be in Shepparton. All students will have to travel to Shepparton for the Week Block. Students will need to attend the Introduction Day at their own campus for their first lectures, first assignment and be briefed on the Intensive Week Block to be held at Shepparton campus."
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 50
Three 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first classes will commence at Shepparton from 3rd - 5th December 2017. Compulsory for all students to attend."
Field TripWeek: 47 - 51
Three 8.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be based On Country on 6th - 8th December 2017."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one final 2,000-word essay | 50 | 01, 03 | |
one initial 1,000-word research report | 25 | 01, 02 | |
two 30-minute tests (1,000-word equivalent in total) | 25 | 01, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Limited accommodation On Country. Social Sciences, Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology 3rd year students will be given preference. A waiting list will be provided if quota is met early. Students need to have approval from the Coordinator prior to acceptance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 47 - 47
One 8.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 47 and delivered via video conference.
"There are two parts to this subject: an Introduction Day (13th November 2017) and an Intensive Week Block in December. The Introduction Day will be held at each campus. The Intensive week block will be in Shepparton. All students will have to travel to Shepparton for the Week Block. Students will need to attend the Introduction Day at their own campus for their first lectures, first assignment and be briefed on the Intensive Week Block to be held at Shepparton campus."
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 50
Three 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first classes will commence at Shepparton from 3rd - 5th December 2017. Compulsory for all students to attend."
Field TripWeek: 47 - 51
Three 8.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be based On Country on 6th - 8th December 2017."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one final 2,000-word essay | 50 | 01, 03 | |
one initial 1,000-word research report | 25 | 01, 02 | |
two 30-minute tests (1,000-word equivalent in total) | 25 | 01, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Limited accommodation On Country. Social Sciences, Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology 3rd year students will be given preference. A waiting list will be provided if quota is met early. Students need to have approval from the Coordinator prior to acceptance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 47 - 47
One 8.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 47 and delivered via video conference.
"There are two parts to this subject: an Introduction Day (13th November 2017) and an Intensive Week Block in December. The Introduction Day will be held at each campus. The Intensive week block will be in Shepparton. All students will have to travel to Shepparton for the Week Block. Students will need to attend the Introduction Day at their own campus for their first lectures, first assignment and be briefed on the Intensive Week Block to be held at Shepparton campus."
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 50
Three 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first classes will commence at Shepparton from 3rd - 5th December 2017. Compulsory for all students to attend."
Field TripWeek: 47 - 51
Three 8.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be based On Country on 6th - 8th December 2017."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one final 2,000-word essay | 50 | 01, 03 | |
one initial 1,000-word research report | 25 | 01, 02 | |
two 30-minute tests (1,000-word equivalent in total) | 25 | 01, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Limited accommodation On Country. Social Sciences, Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology 3rd year students will be given preference. A waiting list will be provided if quota is met early. Students need to have approval from the Coordinator prior to acceptance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 47 - 47
One 8.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 47 and delivered via video conference.
"There are two parts to this subject: an Introduction Day (13th November 2017) and an Intensive Week Block in December. The Introduction Day will be held at each campus. The Intensive week block will be in Shepparton. All students will have to travel to Shepparton for the Week Block. Students will need to attend the Introduction Day at their own campus for their first lectures, first assignment and be briefed on the Intensive Week Block to be held at Shepparton campus."
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 50
Three 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first classes will commence at Shepparton from 3rd - 5th December 2017. Compulsory for all students to attend."
Field TripWeek: 47 - 51
Three 8.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be based On Country on 6th - 8th December 2017."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one final 2,000-word essay | 50 | 01, 03 | |
one initial 1,000-word research report | 25 | 01, 02 | |
two 30-minute tests (1,000-word equivalent in total) | 25 | 01, 04 |