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PEAC106 Indigenous Social and Emotional Well Being

Updated: 17 November 2008
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PDAB106
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Bert Jenkins (bjenkins@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit examines emotional and social well -being in Aboriginal Communities. It explores those forces, past and present, which have placed Aboriginal emotional and social well being at risk, as well at those which enhance individual, family and community well being. Case studies, cultural challenge and ethical dilemmas throughout the unit encourage students to explore attitudes, values and professional practice as well as engage in problem solving activities.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Aboriginal Suicide is Different: A Portrait of Life and Self-Destruction
ISBN: 9780855754983
Tatz, C., Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies 2nd ed. 2002
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
Binang Goonj: Bridging Cultures in Aboriginal Health
ISBN: 9780729537711
Eckermann, A.K. and others, Elsevier 2nd ed. 2006
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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