Abstract

This subject develops knowledge of Indigenous Australian peoples' varied and diverse realities. It will enhance understandings of the effects of historical and contemporary policy and practices on the lives of Indigenous Australian peoples. It examines a range of social, cultural, historical, and institutional factors that impact on the contemporary experiences … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Theorising Indigenist StandpointIndigenous Australians' experiences of Australian historyAustralian cultural theory and analysisSocial constructions of culture of Self and Other, binary thinking, power relationsConnecting story, place, and professionHistorical and contemporary policies and practiceProject planning: Ethics, professional practice, cultural competence strategies

Assessment items

1. Individual self-reflection
2. Professional Statement
3. Professional Planning Document

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to critically analyse and theorise individual and collective standpoint in relation to Indigenous peoples' experiences of Australian history;
2.
be able to examine critical race and culture theories to identify the function of hegemonic structures and analyse the impact on Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in the past and present;
3.
be able to reflexively critique professions such as health, policing, education, law, and social work to analyse the benefits of cultural competency;
4.
be able to analyse the factors that have shaped historical and contemporary engagement with Indigenous communities and Indigenous peoples and analyse effects of deficit paradigms as they relate to Indigenous Australians; and
5.
be able to create, evaluate and present a professional practice framework that demonstrates ethical professional practice, and to apply principles to develop respectful partnerships with Indigenous Australian communities.