ABOR3440

Indigenous Health Around the World

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
On-Line from Callaghan Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

This course will explore the health of Indigenous Peoples throughout the colonised world including Australia, New Zealand, Africa and America. Students will explore the principles of European imperialism and its impact on the health of Indigenous Peoples as well as examine contemporary issues faced by modern society in bringing equity to Indigenous people.

Objectives On completion of this course students will:
1. Have acquire an understanding of the impact of European imperialism on Indigenous Health
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Indigenous cultures and peoples
3. Acquire the foundation for future knowledge relating to the health implications of various policy on Aboriginal peoples.
4. Explore the foundations of health equity.
5. Have developed strong analytical and inquiry skills into Indigenous health practices and conditions.
6. Have increased their academic written, communication and research skills.
Content Students will explore the principles and issues that negatively impact on Indigenous Peoples around the Globe underlying health inequity.
Replacing Course(s) ABOR2350 - Aboriginal Health: Patterns of Illness and Disease - 10 units
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge ABOR1110 or equivalent introductory Aboriginal Studies course
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 2500 words - 40%
Case Scenario/PBL exercises Case Study - 1500 words - 30%
Presentations - Individual Oral presentation - 15%
Written presentation - 1000 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 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR3440