ABOR3251

International Indigenous Comparative Studies

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

On-Line from Callaghan Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

Allows students to explore an Indigenous culture outside Australia. Through comparative analysis students will examine distinctions and similarities between Indigenous people and communities throughout the world. Gives students the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of Aboriginal, Native American and other Indigenous cultures and history in both the traditional and contemporary setting. The course promotes and extends the understanding of knowledge of Aboriginal, and other Indigenous peoples experience.Students will utilise the growing network of Indigenous internet communities and sites. This will enable students to have access to documentation with the peoples of other Indigenous cultures. The principal teaching style will be through lecture, online chat tutorial.

Objectives The objectives of the course are to:
1. acquire an understanding of other Indigenous cultures in the world;
2. be competent in the use of online technology and how it can be used as an aid to learn about Indigenous cultures in the world;
3. develop skills in the critical analysis of comparative cultures -
" analyse similarities and differences in the process of domination and imposed constraints in relation to the Aboriginal and Native American experience;
" evaluate the nature of contemporary Aboriginal and Native American approaches in their struggles for emancipation and self determination.
Content A comparative approach will be taken to the following issues:
" Aboriginal and Native American studies
" Aboriginal and Native American culture
" social diversity
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Students need an understanding of Aboriginal society and culture equivalent to ABOR1110, ABOR1330, ABOR2230. Students will also be required to have study/experience equivalent to a 2000 level course in comparative Indigenous studies such as ABOR2250.
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Student Projects
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Major essay (2500 words)
Online Learning Activities Web conferencing and participation (1 and 2) (2500 word equivalent)
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR3251