ABOR3021
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This is a multidisciplinary course that provides insight into, and understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and cultures. It also examines the issues involved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Aboriginal and non-Torres Strait Islander Australians working in professions and all employment sectors.All ABOR courses are constructed with the Wollotuka Institute's Cultural Standards Framework.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and non-Torres Strait Islander Australian languages and cultures.
2. Have an understanding in bicultural competency in working together in providing educational, health, housing, employment, business management and service provision equity.
3. Show a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia and the value of this knowledge for all Australians.
Content
This courses content includes aspects of language and culture; history of dialects, creolisation and non-creolisation of languages (Kriol and Broken); and the decolonisation of language. Aboriginal Englishes, cultures and their relationship to education, law, business, politics, media and health will also be examined.
Assumed knowledge
ABOR1110 or equivalent introductory Aboriginal studies.
Assessment items
Essay: Essay
Presentation: Tutorial Presentation
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Group Case Scenario
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.