ABOR3440
Indigenous Health Around the World
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR3440 |