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Aboriginal Cultural Studies (AIND30010)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject studies Aboriginal dance, theatre and popular music, cultural and sporting festivals; governmental arts funding agencies; and Aboriginal arts organisations. It focuses on theoretical and political issues which arise from Aboriginal culture being both a commodity and a vehicle of Indigenous identity and resistance. It uncovers the diverse and transitional nature of contemporary Aboriginal cultural production and the social and political contexts which frame the creation and use of contemporary Aboriginal cultural production. Students undertaking this subject should develop an understanding of the politics of consumption and appreciation of Aboriginal cultural productions as well as the politics of content.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an ability to appreciate (for non-Aboriginal students especially) the politics of reading positions in relation to Aboriginal cultural production;
- an appreciation of the diversity of Aboriginal cultural production, in terms of form, content, voice and place;
- an understanding of the problematics of Aboriginal cultural production in the context of postcolonial Australia, and its relation to everyday life;
- a developed an understanding of relevant critical theories and appropriation methodologies in relation to contemporary Aboriginal cultural production; and
- an ability to undertake independent research and produce high quality written material that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and encompasses the complexities and sensitivities of Australian Indigenous Studies.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following genric skills:
- a developed understanding of relevant critical theories and methods;
- the ability to work effectively as an individual and member of class;
- competency in the use of a wide range of research applications and resources;
- the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and comprehensively; and
- the ability to produce high quality written material in a timely manner.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
106-372 Aboriginal Cultural Studies
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Tutorial participation and a 10-minute class presentation (10%), done throughout the semester
- An essay of 1,500 words (30%), due mid-semester
- An essay of 2,500 words (60%), due in the examination period
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Philip Morrissey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- A subject reader will be available.
- Jindabyne, dr. Ray Lawrence
- Subject notes
This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts continuing students at either level 2 or 3 in order to complete a major in Australian Indigenous Studies or Cultural Studies.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Australian Indigenous Studies Major Australian Indigenous Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024