Program Overview

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Introduction to IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities is a subject that develops knowledge of Indigenous Australian peoples' varied and diverse realities. It enhances understandings of the effects of historical and contemporary policy and practices on the lives of Indigenous Australian peoples. The subject examines a range of social, cultural, historical, and institutional factors that impact on the contemporary experiences of Indigenous Australian and non-Indigenous Australian peoples using a relational framework. It develops skills in critical thinking, reflection, and analysis for reflexive practice within diverse professions.

Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30)
  • On Campus: Bathurst Campus, Port Macquarie Campus, Wagga Wagga Campus
  • Online: Dubbo Campus
• Session 2 (60)
  • On Campus: Bathurst Campus, Wagga Wagga Campus
  • Online: Dubbo Campus
• Session 3 (90)
  • Online: Dubbo Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Indigenous Australian Studies.

Subject Relationships

Related subjects include:

• IKC100 Indigenous Health
• IKC102 Indigenous Australian Cultures
• IKC300 Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Race and Representation
• IKC201 Comparative Indigenous Studies
• IKC202 Indigenous Australians and Literatures: Critical Endeavours
• IKC103 Indigenous Australian Histories
• IKC303 Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control
• IKC200 Contemporary Indigenous Australian Realities
• IKC302 Human Rights and Indigenous Australians

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Investigate, compare, and reflect on standpoint to explain Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples' historical positioning
• Describe, analyse, and theorise individual and collective standpoint in relation to Indigenous peoples' experiences of Australian history
• Critically reflect on the factors that have shaped historical and contemporary engagement with Indigenous communities and Indigenous peoples and critique deficit paradigms as they relate to Indigenous Australians
• Critically examine how racialised power and privilege influence historical and contemporary structures of Australian society and its institutions
• Refine, review, relate, and map new knowledge and understandings to demonstrate ethical professional practice, and to explore principles for respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Module 1: Histories, stories, and story-making (Investigate, Compare, Reflect)

• Standpoint investigations
• Social, cultural, and historical positioning
• Self-reflection and reflexivity using a relational framework
• Multiple perspectives on Australian culture and history

Module 2: Construction of Knowledge (Describe, Analyse, Apply)

• Connecting story, place, and professions
• Historical and contemporary policies and practices
• Race, racialisation, and culture
• Reflexive examination of individual standpoints

Module 3: Professional Responsibilities (Refine, Review, Relate, Map)

• Mapping professional practice
• Ethics and professional responsibilities
• Conceptualising a project