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UNE unit code: HINQ301
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Unit information
Indigenous cultural heritage includes places and objects of importance to communities, as well as inherited knowledge, traditions, practices and more. Today, there is wide recognition of the importance of this heritage for Indigenous communities, and Australia as a whole.
This unit builds your understanding of the character and significance of Indigenous heritage, the range of threats to it, and approaches to its management.
It will introduce you to a range of case studies, expanding your awareness and knowledge of the realities of Indigenous heritage management in Australia.
You will build your knowledge of key concepts and theoretical debates that frame contemporary approaches to Indigenous heritage management in Australia and globally, with an emphasis on community-led approaches.
You will study perspectives expressed across a range of media sources as well as by guest presenters and be encouraged to critically reflect on western approaches to management and research.
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- analyse aspects of the histories of Indigenous heritage management in Australia, and apply specialised knowledge of selected ethical conventions, and conservation and human rights charters, to the investigation of these histories;
- show evidence of detailed knowledge and understanding of the diversity, character and cultural significance of Indigenous heritage places, landscapes and collections;
- demonstrate and apply knowledge of key approaches and methods relevant to sensitive cultural heritage research and conservation practice, and convey this knowledge to others;
- critically analyse a range of case studies of major ‘issues’ in Indigenous heritage management and research, and reflect on the outcomes for stakeholders, particularly Indigenous community members; and
- construct a well-researched, logically-constructed, and clearly argued written account of the cultural values and heritage significance of a selected Indigenous cultural heritage place, cultural material or collection.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. of words: 1000 Quiz (1 hour) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. of words: 2500 Essay |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. of words: 600 The Diversity of Indigenous Heritage (blog post) |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. of words: 200-300 Peer Reviews of blog post submissions (2 reviews worth 5% each) |
| Assessment 5 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. of words: 1000 Quiz (1 hour) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Welcome to Country: A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia
ISBN: 9781741177435
Marcia Langton, Hardie Grant Publishing 2nd 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
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