Program Overview

Course Description

The course EPABOR258 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies: Contemporary Issues examines contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledges and ways of knowing by examining how issues that affect them and their communities are understood and responded to.

Course Content

Students will examine contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, examining issues as a result of invasion such as poverty, political movements, families, and changing lifestyles.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Communicate an in-depth level of information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their historical relations with non-Indigenous Australians.
• Evaluate the range of ideas about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.
• Use a range of research tools to research unfamiliar topics.
• Develop and apply skills required for effective communication, including written and oral performance.

Availability

The course is available in Semester 2 at the following locations:

• Callaghan (Face to Face)
• Ourimbah (Face to Face)

Contact Hours

The course consists of:

Lecture

• Offerings: F2F-CAL-SEM2, F2F-OUR-SEM2
• Duration: 1 hour(s) per week
• Number of sessions: 12 week(s)
• Starting week: 1
• Delivery mode: Face to Face On Campus

Tutorial

• Offerings: F2F-CAL-SEM2, F2F-OUR-SEM2
• Duration: 2 hour(s) per week
• Number of sessions: 11 week(s)
• Starting week: 2
• Delivery mode: Face to Face On Campus

Assessments

The course assessments include:

• Annotated Bibliography (20%): Individual
• Essay (30%): Individual
• Presentation (20%): Individual
• Take Home Exam (30%): Individual

Course Details

• Study level: Enabling
• Course level: Enabling
• Units: 10
• College: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
• School: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre