Aboriginality and Globalisation

Course aim

To develop students understanding of Aboriginal perspectives within the phenomena of globalisation to operate effectively in a diverse world.

Course content

This course will introduce students to the phenomena of globalisation and its impacts on Aboriginal Peoples. Attention will be given to both economic and cultural globalisation using national and international examples to explore historical movements and current trends. It will privilege Aboriginal ways of being and knowing in the storying of maintaining culture and Identity within an increasingly globalised world. Decolonisation will be used as a foundation to identify Aboriginal priorities and sociological solutions with a focus on culture, language, activism, human rights, and the environment.

Textbook(s)

Greymorning, N. 2018, Being indigenous, perspectives on activism, culture, language and identity, Routledge

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	50 minutes x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1hr 40mins x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Online	3 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Critical analysis, Essay, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.