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GPFSP1402 - Introduction to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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<p>The aim of the Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ History will provide an understanding of pre-colonisation and post-colonisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ and the movement of reconciliation. This course explores both traditional and contemporary experience and expression of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culture. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ philosophy and its impact on the understanding of country is an essential component of this course. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Chronological history of colonisation in Australia Kinship networks Obligations rights, duties and lore Role of elders The organisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' societies The lifelong learning system Economical system of Indigenous societies Traditional environmental knowledges.</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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Unit description
<p>The aim of the Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ History will provide an understanding of pre-colonisation and post-colonisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ and the movement of reconciliation. This course explores both traditional and contemporary experience and expression of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culture. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ philosophy and its impact on the understanding of country is an essential component of this course. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include: Chronological history of colonisation in Australia Kinship networks Obligations rights, duties and lore Role of elders The organisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' societies The lifelong learning system Economical system of Indigenous societies Traditional environmental knowledges.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1402">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
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>Understand the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</p>
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<p>Understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' perspectives and philosophies.</p>
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<p>Learn the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures/ peoples.</p>
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<p>Deomonstrate an understanding of future knowledge relating to contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge of the environment.</p>
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<p>Analyse the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' perspectives within industries and society.</p>
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<p>Analyse how the knowledge and skills learnt within this course could be utilized in the wider community and the importance of reconciliation.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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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<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>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1402">View unit fees</a>
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