Aboriginal Australia (ANT2ABA / ANT3ABA)
Semester 2 / 2010

Texts

An introduction to Aboriginal societies!$! Edwards, W. H!$! Social Science Press!$! 1988!$!
y separately published work icon Past and Present : The Construction of Aboriginality Jeremy Beckett , Canberra : Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies , 1988 Z1575565 1988 selected work non-fiction (taught in 5 units)

Description

In this subject we focus on contemporary Aboriginal life in all its variety, but also look at the relationship between the pre-colonial past and the post-colonial present in the forging of Aboriginal identities. Students gain an understanding of features of Aboriginal life which to an extent predate the European settlement of Australia, such as foraging economies, systems of kinship and marriage, and the culture of 'the Dreaming'. We also look at the impact of colonisation and how Aboriginal economy, society and culture have been transformed through relationships with non-indigenous Australians. In particular, we consider how Aboriginal people have become increasingly conscious of themselves as a single people defined as an indigenous minority in a settler state. This unit would also suit students undertaking an Australian Studies, International Development or Aboriginal Studies sub-major.

Assessment

one 2,500-word essay 50

one 1,000-word essay plan 20

one 1,500-word take-home examination 30

Other Details

Offered in: 2009
Current Campus: Bundoora
Levels: Undergraduate
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