abs1iaa introduction to aboriginal australia
INTRODUCTION TO ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA
ABS1IAA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is aligned with the Sustainability Thinking Essential. In this subject students will be introduced to various elements of Indigenous Australia. Students will study a broad range of issues of relevance to contemporary Aborigines and Torres Strait Islander people. There will be a particular emphasis on the Indigenous topics of Australia, in addition, students will gain an understanding of regional variation throughout Australia. Issues discussed include cultural continuity and differences, identity, self-representation, spirituality, family, gender, land, politics, law, economics, education, health, history, art and music. Students intending to sub-major in Aboriginal Studies are strongly advised to take this subject.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsABS1IIA OR ANT1IIA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
The little red yellow black book: an introduction to Indigenous Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPascoe Bruce
Year2012
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherAIATSIS
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Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Blacklines: contemporary critical writing by Indigenous Australians
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGrossman, M
Year2003
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are to view one 1 hour online each week.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Students need to attend 1 two hour workshop each week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A weekly online quiz (in total 1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Group presentation and individual submission (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2,000-word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A weekly online quiz (in total 1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Group presentation and individual submission (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2,000-word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A weekly online quiz (in total 1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Group presentation and individual submission (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2,000-word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A weekly online quiz (in total 1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Group presentation and individual submission (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2,000-word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A weekly online quiz (in total 1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Group presentation and individual submission (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2,000-word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A weekly online quiz (in total 1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Group presentation and individual submission (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2,000-word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |