ABOR2022
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students will be directly exposed and participate in at least two major Australian Aboriginal cultural experiences which might include weaving, painting, cultural transmedia, dance or music.All ABOR courses are constructed with the Wollotuka Institute's Cultural Standards Framework.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Develop an introductory level of understanding of Aboriginal cultural practices.
2. Develop elementary practical skills required in Aboriginal cultural practice.
3. Acknowledge Aboriginal cultural practices as they relate to holistic understandings of culture.
4. Develop a sense of shared community teamwork as it relates to cultural practices and work.
5. Develop a practical understanding of Aboriginal society's social structures as practiced through cultural expression and oral and graphic history.
Content
Students will undertake practical cultural experiences in course workshops for a total four hours per week over the semester. Each of these practical workshops will address in oral traditions the cultural significance of skills involved, division of labour associated with practices, contemporary practices and holistic orientation of cohesive community work practices.
Assumed knowledge
ABOR1110 or equivalent introductory Aboriginal Studies course
Assessment items
Journal: Journal
Presentation: Group Presentation
Participation: Tutorial Particpation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Studio-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- ABOR2022 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 247.6 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.