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<p>In this unit you are asked to journey through Australia's recent history, 1788-1967. We examine the British invasion of 1788 and Terra Nullius which set the tone for the treatment of Indigenous Peoples across Australia at the hands of the British colonisers. We consider the ensuing genocidal government policies that would shape the survival of First Nations Peoples right up until the 1967 referendum. By exploring the contact between Indigenous Peoples and non-indigenous people and the impact both had upon each other we uncover shared, distinct and obscure truths. In understanding this part of Australia's history we learn how First Nations Peoples survived, and the imprint this has had upon Australia as a country. Present day historians, politicians, and public commentators give us understanding as to how "HIStory" has been considered during and after this period. Indigenous Elders and Allies will also give connection to how we discover and understand the complexities during this period of invasion and planned genocide.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. HIStory, histography and Indigenous Australia<br>
2. Early contact and cross-cultural encounters<br>
3. Contact and conflict on the moving frontier<br>
4. Settler-colonial invasion met with fierce Indigenous resitance<br>
5. The use of missions and reserves to administer a genocide<br>
6. Expanding frontiers, understanding the construct of "race"<br>
7. Whitefella work: Indigenous slavery and Indigenous success<br>
8. Indigenous responses to the "Civilising" mission<br>
9. Under the Act (cruel and dehumanising government policies)<br>
10. An ongoing battle for recognition and equality<br>
11. More than citizens: The fight for Indigenous rights<br>
12. Where to from here? Reconciliation in a racist country</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>In this unit you are asked to journey through Australia's recent history, 1788-1967. We examine the British invasion of 1788 and Terra Nullius which set the tone for the treatment of Indigenous Peoples across Australia at the hands of the British colonisers. We consider the ensuing genocidal government policies that would shape the survival of First Nations Peoples right up until the 1967 referendum. By exploring the contact between Indigenous Peoples and non-indigenous people and the impact both had upon each other we uncover shared, distinct and obscure truths. In understanding this part of Australia's history we learn how First Nations Peoples survived, and the imprint this has had upon Australia as a country. Present day historians, politicians, and public commentators give us understanding as to how "HIStory" has been considered during and after this period. Indigenous Elders and Allies will also give connection to how we discover and understand the complexities during this period of invasion and planned genocide.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. HIStory, histography and Indigenous Australia<br> 2. Early contact and cross-cultural encounters<br> 3. Contact and conflict on the moving frontier<br> 4. Settler-colonial invasion met with fierce Indigenous resitance<br> 5. The use of missions and reserves to administer a genocide<br> 6. Expanding frontiers, understanding the construct of "race"<br> 7. Whitefella work: Indigenous slavery and Indigenous success<br> 8. Indigenous responses to the "Civilising" mission<br> 9. Under the Act (cruel and dehumanising government policies)<br> 10. An ongoing battle for recognition and equality<br> 11. More than citizens: The fight for Indigenous rights<br> 12. Where to from here? Reconciliation in a racist country</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baind1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "BAXDC1002" / "INDOL1002" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=INDSL1001" target="_blank">INDSL1001</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explore themes of conflict, conciliation and mediation in Australian historiography</p>
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<p>Identify and consider basic research methods and approaches associated with Australian Indigenous Peoples</p>
K3
<p>Describe and distinguish key theoretical perspectives, positions and debates in Australian Indigenous history</p>
S1
<p>Engage in historical analysis of both primary and secondary materials</p>
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<p>Locate, evaluate and utilise peer-reviewed materials in the humanities and social sciences</p>
S3
<p>Appraise key concepts, theories, issues and debates in Indigenous histories</p>
A1
<p>Engage sensitively and respectfully with historical and contemporary debates concerning Australian Indigenous histories.</p>
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<p>Apply relevant conceptual and theoretical frameworks to issues and debates in Australian Indigenous historiography</p>
A3
<p>Communicate an understanding of key theories and concepts in Indigenous Studies at an introductory level</p>
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<p>A series of Art Pieces with reflections responding to unit content and materials</p>
<p>Artistic journal</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K3, S3, A1, A3
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<p>Mind map and collection of notes and research planning for podcast in AST3</p>
<p>Research planning journal</p>
<p>30-35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, A3
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<p>Podcast based on research question derived from the unit content</p>
<p>Podcast and transcript</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baind1001">View unit fees</a>
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