Indigenous Cultural Heritage (INDG30002)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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
  • 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 generic 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
  • The ability to produce high quality written material in a timely manner

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

AIND30010 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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Tutorial participation and a 10-minute class presentation

Throughout the teaching period10%

An essay

  • 1500 words
Mid semester30%

An essay

  • 2500 words
During the examination period60%
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorDiana Sandars
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: sandars@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025