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School of History · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course introduces students to the diversity of First Peoples’ perspectives, knowledges, experiences, and places in this Country. We examine significant events, including shared histories, drawn from across the Australian continent. We consider the philosophical frameworks of First Peoples' ways of knowing, and reflect on how these have informed, and continue to inform, First Peoples' ways of being, knowing and acting today. We explore basic precepts borne of a Country-centred way of being, including relationality and respect for autonomy. Students have an opportunity to develop insight into the significance of kinship, language, place, and their continuities. We explore examples of complex social systems, and consider contemporary relationships in Australia in the context of global developments in First Peoples’ relationships, identity and shared/common experiences. The course creates a space for a learning experience that offers opportunities to develop insight into First Peoples’ perspectives on colonisation in Australia. This course is one of two foundational courses in Australian Indigenous Studies; the other being INDG1002. These are interleaved and designed to be taken in any order.
Course participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Annotated bibliography comprised of 12 weekly entries
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Portfolio of 12 weekly reflections
Learning outcomes 3, 5
Take home exam (Indicative word length: 1200)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Essay (Indicative word length: 1400)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 18 hours of lectures and 18 hours of workshops; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information A quota will apply to admission to this course. Students must register an expression of interest to enrol via the following website: CASS Permission Code Request Form . Students who have nominated the Australian Indigenous Studies Major (AUIS-MAJ) or Indigenous Science and Knowledges Major (ISCK-MAJ) in ISIS will be granted a permission code on application. Please visit this link for more information on nominating a major in ISIS. Admission for all other student applicants will be assessed by the convenor on a case-by case basis. Selection is based on: (i) relevant disciplinary and sub-disciplinary areas of study. Preference will be given to students completing (1) relevant areas of study within CASS, and (2) relevant areas of study from other colleges. (ii) the quality of the EoI, demonstrating a willingness to explore and deepen understanding of First Peoples' knowledges and perspectives, ways of knowing, and experiences since colonisation in a reflective and respectful way. The intent is to select students who show potential to engage actively and reflectively in the course content, and are aware that material in this course may be uncomfortable or distressing.
Readings and other materials are made available through the course Wattle site, and are released each week.