abs3das rethinking aboriginal studies

RETHINKING ABORIGINAL STUDIES

ABS3DAS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject explores colonisation through a critical lens to encourage innovative social change. Topics include accounts of colonialism, Indigeneity, survival, and entrepreneurship. You will critically examine how past and current Indigenous knowledges are represented in the Western academy, and ongoing contestation of Indigenous perspectives within research governance, pedagogy and curriculum design. You will be inspired to think beyond Western boundaries as places of containment and sites of struggle for Indigenous peoples within a global, national and local context. This subject collectively and individually fosters new ways to be innovative whilst respectful, through critically examining colonial structures and relationships rather than subjectively problematizing Indigenous peoples and cultures. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential; this entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites 60 credit points of level 2 subjects

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsABS2DAS

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate understanding of aspects of Aboriginal history, research practices, politics and community.

02. Analyse key ethical and cultural issues relating to Aboriginal society and Australian relations.

03. Analyse the impact of historical changes to Aboriginal society and contrast with contemporary Aboriginal Australia.

04. Evaluate key Aboriginal Studies topics and theories of Aboriginal Studies.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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 blended.

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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Major essay (2000 word). From a range of topics	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
In class presentation (1,000 word equivalent). Group activity	N/A	Other	Group	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Minor assessment task (1000 word equivalent). Annotated bibliography	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO1, SILO3