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Unit of Study: INDG1004 Aboriginal Cultural Strengths

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• Faculty & College: Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
• Placement: No

Unit Description

Introduces students to the reality that conceptions of culture differ. The Aboriginal conception of a living culture is presented through examples from traditional historic and contemporary events. Practices in Aboriginal cultural strengths and resilience, from spiritual connection to everyday humour, are investigated.

Unit Content

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Understanding Culture
• Module 3: Ceremony
• Module 4: Care, Share, Know and Respect
• Module 5: Resistance Culture
• Module 6: Life Satisfaction

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Term 1, 3	Term 1, 3

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• Summarise how conceptions of culture differ across cultures
• Identify the dimensions of culture including the ways that culture imparts reality and significance to social 'goods'
• Demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal resistance and resilience within colonial contexts

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching method: Workshop 1 hour (Weekly), Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
• Assessment:
  • Short written response: 40%
  • Reflective writing: 60%

Prescribed Learning Resources

• Term 1: No prescribed texts or resources/equipment
• Term 3: Prescribed text information is not currently available

Courses that Offer This Unit

• Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge (2026): Online
• Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge (2025): Online

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• Commonwealth Supported courses: For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts, please refer to the relevant university resources
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