ABOR6001

Aboriginal Foundation Studies

Faculty of Education and Arts Wollotuka School of Aboriginal Studies

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

" Country is alive with information for those who have learned to understand."
(D. Bird- Rose 2000 p.225)

This course provides an understanding of the relevant issues underlying traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies. It explores the underpinning of all relationships and interactions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family networks and demonstrates the vitality of cultures that still exists in NSW and elsewhere. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander philosophy and its impact on the understanding of country is an essential component of the course.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to:
1.Provide an insight into traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia BC.
2.Deconstruct the anthropological myths.
3.Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures/ peoples
4.Provide the foundation for future knowledge relating to contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
5.Demonstrate the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge of the environment

Content

Course Content:
? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander philosophies
? Kinship networks
? Obligations rights and duties
? Role of elders
? The organisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies
? The lore
? The lifelong learning system
? Economical system of Indigenous societies
? Traditional environmental knowledge's

Replacing Course(s)

New Course

Transition

New course no transition required

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	Collaborative Talking Circle equivalent of (3000 words) - 35% Special Study (5000 words) - 35%
Case Scenario/PBL exercises	Case Study (min. 65% competency required) 2000 words - 30%

Contact Hours

Integrated Learning: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables