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ABOR2244

Reconciling Australia's Colonial Past and Present

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

On-Line from CallaghanSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011

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.

Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate:
1. A 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. Acquired understanding, considered viewpoints and analysis of the foundation for current and future knowledge relating to the Reconciliation of past and present differences
4. Explore 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.
Replacing Course(s)
ABOR2230 - Contact Aboriginal Society I - 10 units
Transition
Students who have completed ABOR2230 are not eligible to enrol in ABOR2244.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
ABOR1110 or equivalent introductory Aboriginal Studies course
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Student Projects
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
2500 words - 40%
Case Scenario/PBL exercises
Case Study - 1500 words - 30%
Presentations - Individual
Oral presentation or equivalent on-line task (1000-1500 words equivalent)- 15%
Written presentation - 750 words - 15%
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables