ABOR2244
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course encourages the examination of the nature of contact between Aboriginal and European people by analysis of colonisation, relationships and the principles underlying European occupation in Australia. Concepts and themes that exist in the debate around Australian/Aboriginal relations such as assimilation, apology and decimation by disease will be explored. All ABOR courses are constructed with the Wollotuka Institute's Cultural Standards Framework.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. An understanding of the social relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians
2. An understanding, analysis and comprehension of the grievances both past and present that exist between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians as it relates to race relations in Australia
3. An understanding of viewpoints and critiques of Reconciliation.
4. An understanding of the foundations of racism and social justice through this historical period
5. A range of academic skills in relation to writing, oral presentation, critical thinking, research and analysis.
Content
Students will explore the principles underlying invasion in Australia and the history of social relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. The course will look at past grievances such as frontier conflict and the Stolen Generations to current issues such as Aboriginality and Reconciliation.
Assumed knowledge
ABOR1110 or equivalent introductory Aboriginal Studies course
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Blog and Blog summary report
Essay: Essay
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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.