Course Details
Country:
Australia
Institution:
Curtin University
Course Title:
Introduction to Indigenous Australians
Course Number:
INDS1000
Course Description:
' introduces students to an overview of the cultural, historical, and social conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia, by exploring specific practices, situations and events which have shaped and continue to shape their lives. Several core themes are covered from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including: 1. The dynamic and enduring nature of identity and diversity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and experiences such as frontier conflict and resistance, the dispossession of land and resources. 3. What impacted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. How colonial policies influenced intergenerational disadvantage. 4. Cultural continuity, renewal and revival. 5. Early struggles for human rights to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' ongoing longevity, wellbeing, and growth. 6. The foundation of Recognition, Relationships and Reconciliation. These themes will be presented by a diverse range of
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ANTH 330
