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Indigenous Health & History Insights (POPH90296)
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Overview
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This is an elective subject in the Master of Public Health program that contributes to the Indigenous health stream and will be a foundation subject for those interested in working with Indigenous peoples. Following a chronological approach, this subject provides students with an overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from pre-invasion to the present.
Along this continuum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues are examined in terms of their socio-economic origins, the clash of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and settler values, aspirations and outcomes, and comparative demographical trends.
Key topics include: colonisation and infectious disease; loss of land/economy & health impacts; conflict and health; impacts of segregation; cultural oppression, identity and health; chronic diseases; inter-generational health effects; and, institutional racism and health.
Students will also consider the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led strategies, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and community-control of health services. The subject draws on a range of rich archival material in the form of a multimedia role-play, recent research, audio-visual materials, as well as contemporary Indigenous community perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues in terms of their historical antecedents;
- Explain contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues in terms of key socioeconomic and demographic variables and their historical basis;
- Analyse the potential of public health interventions in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and experiences of health/illness;
- Critically analyse professional and popular representations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health disadvantage; and,
- Assess current responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues drawing on key social and cultural factors.
Generic skills
- Problem-solving Initiative, autonomy and organisational skills;
- Critical thinking and analytical skills;
- Oral communication skills;
- Leadership skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research Proposal
| Week 7 | 20% |
Individual Oral Presentation
| Week 10 | 20% |
Research Essay due in week 2 of the exam period.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle Requirement: Tutorial Participation at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject. Hurdle requirement: Hurdle Requirement: Tutorial Participation at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024