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.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Andrews
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ABS1IIA OR ANT1IIA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
The little red yellow black book: an introduction to Indigenous Australia
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Pascoe Bruce
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 3rd ed
Publisher: AIATSIS
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Blacklines: contemporary critical writing by Indigenous Australians
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Grossman, M
Year: 2003
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 |