Aboriginal Studies

Aboriginal Studies is an interdisciplinary major which links together subjects in a number of Programs in the Faculty of Arts as well as subjects offered by the Faculties of Creative Arts, Education, Law, Geosciences and Health and Behavioural Sciences, to provide Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students with a coherent program in the study of Aboriginal Australia.

Major Study: The major consists of four core subjects offered by the Aboriginal Education Centre together with a choice of subjects offered by participating Departments and Faculties. Because it is anticipated that the number of subjects available in the major will expand, students are advised to consult with the Aboriginal Education Centre about available subjects prior to enrolment.

A major in Aboriginal Studies requires the completion of a minimum of 52 credit points, consisting of at least 12 credit points at 100-level, 16 credit points at 200-level and 24 credit points at 300-level including the four core subjects ABST100, ABST200, ABST300 and ABST301.

Quotas may be applied to entry to the specialisation in Aboriginal Studies, including entry to ABST100.

Double Major
Because Aboriginal Studies subjects are drawn largely from the offerings of a number of Departments and Faculties, it is possible for students to complete a second specialisation. Students are encouraged to look closely at this option, particularly if they are contemplating postgraduate study.

Joint Majors in Aboriginal Studies and Another Discipline
Joint majors are available in Aboriginal Studies and English Studies, History, Politics, and Sociology. Students intending to undertake one of these joint majors will need to consult with the Heads of both relevant Programs to determine an approved combination of subjects.

Honours Program
Students who have completed a double or joint major may be accepted into an Honours program. The program will be administered by the Program/Department of the student's second major, subject to approval by the Head of the relevant Program/Department and the Head of the Aboriginal Studies Program.

Co-ordinator: Dr Dianne Snow, Aboriginal Education Unit.

Number Subject  Credit Points

100-level
Core
ABST100	Introduction to Aboriginal Cultures	6
Plus at least 6 credit points chosen from:
ABST150	Introduction to Aboriginal Australia	6
ENGL113	Contemporary Writing in Australia	6
LAW344	Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems	6
NURS142	Indigenous Family Studies 1	6
NURS143	Indigenous Health Patterns	6
NURS144	Indigenous Family Studies 2	6
STS120	Technology in Society: East and West	6
VIS123	Introduction to Aboriginal Arts and Society	6
200-level
Core
ABST200	Aboriginal History Since Invasion	8
Plus at least 8 credit points chosen from:
AUST246	A Sociology of Australia's Indigenous Peoples:
	Contemporary Issues and Debates	8
GEOS234	Environmental Prehistory of Australia	6
HIST218	Consensus, Conflict and Culture: Australia1888-1988	8
LAW344	Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems	6
NURS240	Current Services in Aboriginal Health	6
NURS241	Contemporary Indigenous Health Issues	6
NURS242	Functional Community Structures	6
PHIL232	Political Philosophy	8
STS220	Technology in Society: East and West	6
STS221	Technology in Society: East and West	8
VIS223	Aboriginal Art and Land	6

300-level
Core
ABST300	Indigenous Theories of De/Colonisation	8
ABST301	Research Methods and Issues in Aboriginal Studies	8
Plus at least 8 credit points chosen from:
ABST350	Special Topic in Aboriginal Studies	8
ABST361	Issues in Aboriginal Education	8
ABST362	Aboriginal Pedagogy	8
AUST300	Twentieth Century Australian Literary Culture	8
EDUE301	Issues in Aboriginal Education	6
EDUE302	Aboriginal Pedagogy	6
ENGL371	Studies in Twentieth Century Australian Literary Culture	8
GEOS334	Environmental Prehistory of Australia	8
GEOS348	Cultural Landscapes	8
HIST380	Twentieth Century Australian Literary Culture	8
LAW344	Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems	6
NURS340	Aboriginal Health - New Directions	8
PHIL390	Contemporary Political Philosophy	8
SOC305	Race and Ethnic Studies	8