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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, Science 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 Programs 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. The core subjects are
currently under review. SOC231 and SOC306 are strongly recommended
as preparatory subjects, for attempting ABST350 in the final
year of the major. Quotas may be applied to entry to the major
in Aboriginal Studies, including entry to ABST100.
Double Major
Because Aboriginal Studies subjects are drawn largely from
the offerings of a number of Programs and Faculties, it is
possible for students to complete a second major. Students
are encouraged to look closely at this option, particularly
if they are contemplating postgraduate study.
Study Program
| Subjects |
|
Credit Points |
| 100-level |
|
|
| ABST100
|
Introduction to Aboriginal Cultures |
6 |
| Electives: at least
6 credit points chosen from the following: |
| ABST150
|
Introduction to Aboriginal Australia |
6 |
| ENGL113
|
Contemporary Writing in Australia |
6 |
| LAW344 |
Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems |
6 |
| NURS140 |
Introductory Communication Studies |
6 |
| STS120
|
Technology in Society: East and West |
6 |
| VISA123
|
Introduction to Aboriginal Arts and Society |
6 |
| 200-level |
|
|
| ABST200
|
Aboriginal History Since Invasion |
8 |
| Electives: at least
8 credit points chosen from the following: |
| AUST246
|
A Sociology of Australia's Indigenous Peoples: Contemporary
Issues and Debates |
8 |
| HIST218
|
Consensus, Conflict and Culture: Australia1888-1988
|
8 |
| LAW344 |
Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems |
6 |
| NURS240
|
Current Services in Aboriginal Health |
6 |
| NURS242
|
Functional Community Structures |
6 |
| PHIL232
|
Political Philosophy |
8 |
| SOC231
|
Social Analysis |
8 |
| STS220
|
Technology in Society: East and West |
6 |
| STS221
|
Technology in Society: East and West |
8 |
| VISA223
|
Aboriginal Art and Land |
6 |
| 300-level |
|
|
| ABST300
|
Indigenous Theories of Decolonisation |
8 |
| ABST301
|
Research Methods and Issues in Aboriginal Studies |
8 |
| (ABST301 is not available in 2004; please
see coordinator for a substitute) |
| Electives: at least
8 credit points chosen from the following: |
| 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
|
Twentieth Century Australian Literary Culture |
8 |
| HIST380
|
Twentieth Century Australian Literary Culture |
8 |
| LAW344
|
Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems |
6 |
| NURS345
|
Health and Human Ecology |
6 |
| PHIL390
|
Contemporary Political Philosophy |
8 |
| SOC305
|
Race and Ethnic Studies |
8 |
| SOC306 |
Researching Everyday Life |
8 |
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