Aboriginal Philosophy: Contesting Knowledge in Social Science

Course aim

To extend students' knowledge of Aboriginal theory and philosophy and critically analyse how the social sciences impact upon the understanding of Aboriginal knowledges.

Course content

Students will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of theories and philosophy through the nature and content of Aboriginal knowledge systems, a chronology of key historical moments in the acquisition of knowledge, the impact of colonialism on Aboriginal knowledges, the future of Aboriginal knowledges and the universalisation of key concepts in philosophy and theory.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

The two identified prerequisite courses or by approval by course coordinator

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Essay, Reflective report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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