Aboriginal History and Political Movements

Unit code: AEK1204 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
St Albans
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study will be an introduction to the history of the Aboriginal struggle and the continual impact of colonisation upon Aboriginal Australian peoples. Students will explore the role of Aboriginal activism, including why Indigenous peoples have and continue to resist. Students will take part in a wide variety of activities in which they will be expected to engage in critical reflection and reading, and discussions.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Examine and conceptualise the key dimensions of Aboriginal history and political movements in Australia;
  2. Discuss the complexities of contemporary Aboriginal Australian communities and community-based organisations and modes of engagement;
  3. Critically reflect on the continuing impact of colonisation; and
  4. Articulate the continual role of Aboriginal activism and resistance in Australia.

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%
Critical book review and reflection.
Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 70%
Critical essay on unit content.

Required reading

Maybe tomorrow.
Prior, B., & McDonald, M. (2010).| Allen & Unwin.

This book is available as an e-book via the Victoria University library website.

As part of a course

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

Bachelor of Arts
ABAB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Community Development
ABCD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Youth Work
ABYW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
ABYC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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