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IDIG110 Colliding Worlds

Updated: 08 November 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ABST100 or EDST100 or EDST200 or ABED100 or IDIG100 or HUMS100 or PDAB100
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Belinda Beattie (bbeattie@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit promotes awareness of aspects of cultural difference, diversity and complexity amongst traditionally oriented First People societies in Australia and considers the continuing effects of colonisation on them. An examination of the assumptions and ideas that have been used to justify and rationalise the displacement and control of First Peoples in Australia is also undertaken. The unit provides important conceptual and background information relevant to a range of professional environments.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

First Australians: An Illustrated History
ISBN: 9780522853155
Perkins, R., Melbourne University Press 2008
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Online
Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9781742370514
Broome, R., Allen & Unwin 4th ed. 2010
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Online
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

The Original Australians: Story of the Aboriginal People
ISBN: 9781741148725
Flood, J., Allen & Unwin 1st ed. 2006
Note: Also available from the Dixson Library as an e-book.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Online
First Australians: The Untold Story of Australia (DVD)
ISBN: SBS1259
Madman Entertainment Pty Ltd 2008
Note: Available from SBS Online Shop. Barcode: 9322225072428.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 40% 1800
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1,2,4,6
Online Assessment 1 40% 1600
Assessment Notes
Two online tests - 800 words each; 20% each
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1,2,4,6
Online Assessment 2 20% 1500
Assessment Notes
Online Forums.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1,2,4,6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify the strengths and weaknesses of various perspectives when considering issues in Indigenous Studies;
  2. develop an appreciation of the diversity amongst Australia's Traditional First Peoples;
  3. develop an awareness of the specific factors that have shaped and contributed to Australian colonialism in the past and in contemporary times; and
  4. explore and consider colonial and post colonial issues impacting on First Peoples in Australia and to an extent, in the international context.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop a knowledge of First Peoples by examining traditional Indigenous Australians' pasts and cultures from the time of British colonisation. This unit focuses on the collision of two worlds (Australia's First People and European) and the impact this had upon traditional Indigenous Australians. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through their assessments eg, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
This unit promotes awareness of aspects of cultural differences, diversity and complexities amongst traditionally oriented First People societies in Australia. It also enables students to build on this in the global arena. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and learn how to process this information. Students will be assessed on their ability to recognise and utilise relevant material in their assessments. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
In this unit, students begin to acquire skills necessary to research, write and discuss First People issues. These same skills can be transferred to any discipline. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
The learning and assessment requirements of this unit revolve around a number of issues or problems that require students to continuously apply their developing skills of information literacy and unit knowledge. Critical and creative thinking is then developed. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills through participating in online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner. 		True
   

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