Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Kurongkurl Katitjin

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• Unit Title

  Aboriginal Communities

• Unit Code

  ACS3133

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit explores Aboriginal community development construction from its pre-colonial contact to the present day settings. Students will focus on key cultural, social, policy challenges that face contemporary Indigenous Australians, and critically evaluate cultural protocols and vocational practice. In particular, it focuses of Aboriginal "terms of reference" and explores cross-cultural relationships and recognition of Aboriginal aspirations and initiatives regarding community development.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analysethe nature of community development within anIndigenous context.
2. Apply community development strategies and engagement processes.
3. Applythe knowledge of students' backgrounds to strengthen and broaden the practice of community development in anIndigenous community setting.
4. Define the various Aboriginal community types.
5. Explainthe historical background of critical issues that are specific to Indigenous communities.
6. Outline the historical background and experiences that have influenced the construction ofAboriginal communities.

Unit Content

1. Aboriginal terms of reference and protocols for planning.
2. Diversity of Aboriginal community types.
3. Evaluation of strategies and approaches of working with Indigenous communities.
4. Practical and analytical skills to enable students to address communication problems in cross-cultural encounters.
5. The interconnectedness of community development in Indigenous community setting.
6. The social, political and historical impact of colonialism onAboriginal community.
7. Working with Aboriginal communities and practical ways to establish professional relationships and considerations.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, videos.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Trudgen, R. (2002). Why warriors lie down and die. Darwin Aboriginal Resources and Development Services Inc.
• Babidge, S. (2010), Aboriginal family and the state: The conditions of history. Burlington, VT: Ashgate Publishing Company.
• Doohan, K. (2008). Native title Australia, Western Australia, Kimberley: Making things come good: Relations between Aborigines and miners at Argyle. Backroom Press.
• Curthoys, A., Genovase, A., & Reilly, A. (2008). Rights and redemption: History, law and Indigenous people. Coogee, NSW. UNSW Press.
• Australian Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission. (2007). Bringing them home: Education module. Sydney, NSW: Humanr Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission.
• Attwood, B., & Markus, A. (2007). 1967 feferemdum: Race, power and the Australian constitution. Canberra, ACT: Aboriginal Studies Press.
• Attwood, B. (2010). Telling the truth about Aboriginal history. Allen & Unwin.

Journal References

• Indigenous Law Bulletin.
• History Australia.
• Balayi: culture, law and colonialism.
• Australian Review of Public Affairs.
• Australian Journal of Politics and History.
• Australian Journal of Law and Society.
• Australian Economic Review.
• Meanjin.
• Australian Journal of Rural Health

^ Mandatory reference

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