Investigating Australian Humanities

Unit code: AEK1006 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The overall goal of this unit is to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, places and cultures in educational practices and learning environments. Students will identify and develop their approaches to including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives and standpoints in their own teaching and learning. Through acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia, this unit aims to develop a deeper understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures, histories, and languages to promote reconciliation.



This unit aims to develop an awareness of how to engage with Indigenous Studies and resources and how to apply them appropriately in educational environments. This unit will increase your awareness of how policies and ongoing colonialism impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This will be done by exploring elements of Humanities and engaging with content, place and country. This includes understanding key government initiatives, leading to an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait self-determination and sovereignty.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and experiences;
  2. Develop a deeper understanding of Indigenous studies in educational environments through a humanities framework of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to people and place;
  3. Review and reflect on policies and resources to identify culturally appropriate educational approaches and strategies that support the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and experiences in educational environments with a view to promoting reconciliation; and
  4. Plan, design, resource and evaluate learning activities that engage and challenge a diverse range of learners, foster their creativity, and deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Review
|
Grade: 30%
A review of historical and current policies that have and continue to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ today.
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Create an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focused learning experience.
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 40%
Visual Journal demonstrating an understanding of place and country.

Required reading

University students will be provided with an up-to-date reading list via the VU Collaborate system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Education Studies
EDES | Diploma | Duration: 1 year

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