Indigenous Self-Representation in Contemporary Texts (INDS202)
Aboriginal Studies - University of Wollongong
Semester 2 / 2012

Texts

Yolngu Storytelling in 'Ten Canoes' Thomas Caldwell , 2009 single work criticism (taught in 1 units)
— Appears in: Screen Education , no. 54 2009; (p. 105-109)
Unsettling Narratives: Subversive Mimicry in Australian Aboriginal Solo Performance Pieces Marc Maufort , 2000 single work criticism (taught in 1 units)
— Appears in: Antipodes , December vol. 14 no. 2 2000; (p. 105-110)
form y separately published work icon Green Bush Warwick Thornton , ( dir. Warwick Thornton ) CAAMA Productions , 2005 Z1262751 2005 single work film/TV (taught in 1 units) Over one heartbreaking night, radio DJ Kenny discovers that his job at an Aboriginal radio station is about more than just playing music. He jokes that his programme is broadcast to a captive audience, namely the local prison.
Fearing Truganini Greg Lehman , 2011 single work criticism (taught in 1 units)
— Appears in: Artlink , June vol. 31 no. 2 2011; (p. 48-50)
Representing Indigenous Stories in the Cinema : Between Collaboration and Appropriation Henk Huijser , Brooke Collins-Gearing , 2007 single work criticism (taught in 1 units)
— Appears in: International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities & Nations , vol. 7 no. 3 2007; (p. 1-9)
y separately published work icon Blacklines : Contemporary Critical Writing by Indigenous Australians Michèle Grossman (editor), Carlton : Melbourne University Press , 2003 Z1072525 2003 anthology criticism essay (taught in 11 units)

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Description

This subject introduces students to a range of texts that represent Aboriginal people. Students will examine fiction, poetry, children's literature, feature film, short films and work for theatre . They will be introduced to the concept of 'genre' and will explore the ways that different texts be used to effectively represent the broad spectrum of Aboriginal experience in contemporary times. Through these texts, students will learn about various aspects of Aboriginal culture and identity as well as the importance of self-representation for Aboriginal people.

Subject Objectives:

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to: 1. Identify the different conventions of genres used to represent Indigenous peoples. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between self-representation and identity as it relates to Indigenous peoples 3. Develop an understanding of the cultural and technological influences in contemporary Indigenous culture. 4. Apply key concepts relating to subject matter. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of writing and constructing texts from multiple Indigenous perspectives.

Assessment

Introductory Group Project 30%; Class Presentation and Paper 30%; Final Essay 40%

Other Details

Offered in: 2011, 2009
Current Campus: Wollongong
Levels: Undergraduate
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