ABOR2330

Traditional Aboriginal Society

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
On-Line from Callaghan Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

Explores the philosophical basis of traditional Aboriginal societies examining such areas as the life cycle, kinship, control, economic systems and lifestyle practices.

Objectives 1. provides an insight into traditional Australia before Cook.
2. provides the foundation for future knowledge relating to contact and contemporary Aboriginal issues.
3. provides an understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal cultures and people.
Content This course explores the philosophical basis of traditional Aboriginal societies examining such areas as the life cycle, kinship, control, economic systems and lifestyle practices.
Replacing Course(s) Replaces ABOR1330
Transition Students who have completed ABOR1330 are not eligible to enrol in ABOR2330.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 2500 words - 30%
Other: (please specify) Virtual field trip written essay - (1,500 - 2,000 words) - 30%
Presentations - Individual Tutorial presentation - 20%
Written presentation (1,000-1,500 words) - 20%
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR2330