Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Kurongkurl Katitjin

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• Unit Title

  Aboriginal Communities

• Unit Code

  ACS4133

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit explores a range of factors impacting on Indigenous communities and their ongoing development. Students will focus on key cultural, social and policy challenges that face contemporary Indigenous Australians, and critically evaluate cultural protocols and vocational practice. In particular, the unit focus on Aboriginal "terms of reference", and explores cross-cultural relationships and recognition of Aboriginal aspirations and initiatives regarding community development. The unit discusses the challenges, strengths and strategies of working with Indigenous people so as to maximise a relevant and suitable community development approach.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply the knowledge of students' backgrounds to strengthen and broaden the practice of the Indigenous community development approach.
2. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge ofthe various Aboriginal community types.
3. Evaluate the strategies and approaches of working with Indigenous communities.
4. Examine critical issues that are specific to Indigenous communities, for example health, education cultural heritage and social justice.
5. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify problems, generate and apply community development strategies and engagement processes.
6. Outline the historical background and experiences that have influenced the construction of Indigenous communities.

Unit Content

1. Aboriginal terms of reference for planning.
2. Evaluation of strategies and approaches of working with Indigenous communities.
3. Practical and analytical skills to enable students to address communication problems in cross-cultural encounters.
4. The diversity of Aboriginal community types.
5. The interconnectedness of community development in an Indigenous community setting.
6. The social, political and historical impact of colonialism on Aboriginal 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

• ^ Nil
• Host, J., & Owen. C. (2009). It's still in my heart, this is my country: The single Noongar claim history. Perth, WA: UWA Press.
• Attwood, B. (2010). Telling the truth about Aboriginal history. Allen & Unwin. Note: Nil
• Attwood, B., & Markus, A. (2007). 1967 referendum: Race, power the Australian constitution. Canberra, ACT: Aboriginal Studies Press.
• Australian Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission. (2007), Bringing them home: Education module. Sydney, NSW: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.
• Babidge, S. (2010). Aboriginal family and the state: The conditions of history. Burlington, VT: Ashgate Publishing Company.
• Curthoys, A., Genovase, A., & Reilly, A. (2008). Rights and redemption: History, law and Indigenous people. Coogee, NSW: UNSW Press.
• Doohan, K. (2008). Native title Australia, Western Australia, Kimberley: Making things come good: Relations between Aborigines and miners at Argyle. Backroom Press.
• Loos, N. (2007). White Christ black cross: The emergence of a black church. Canberra, ACT: Aboriginal Studies Press.
• Pascoe, B. (2007). Convincing ground: Learning to fall in love with your country. Canberra, ACT: Aboriginal Studies Press.
• Rowse, T. (2012). Re-thinking social justice: From "peoples" to "populations". Canberra, ACT: Aboriginal Studies Press.

Journal References

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

^ Mandatory reference

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