UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ATS1254 Culture, power and difference: Indigeneity and Australian identity

Faculty of Arts

ATS1254 Culture, power and difference: Indigeneity and Australian identity is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Overview

Anthropology is the study of the diversity of human expression through space and time, which not only focuses on differences and similarities between societies and cultures, but also on connections and contestations between them. This unit will explore these aspects through focussing on the ongoing relationship between Indigenous and Settler Australians. This unit explores points of contestation and how this has shaped the position of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians in contemporary society. Key periods in Indigenous Australia are discussed and the way in which Anthropology has been involved in the process of understanding Indigenous relationships to each other and to the land.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • ReflectionWritten
    20%
  • EssayWritten
    40%
  • Quiz/QuizzesQuiz / Test
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    to formulate and critically evaluate concepts for understanding differences, similarities, connections and contestations between cultures;

  2. 2

    to perceive the ways in which knowledge about cultural comparisons enables us to be critically aware of our own cultural practices;

  3. 3

    to appreciate some of the important features of a number of Indigenous cultures in Australia;

  4. 4

    to discuss some of the key contemporary issues which exist in the relationship between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous cultures in Australia; and

  5. 5

    to write clear and well-supported responses to various questions posed through exercises and essays.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Where it fits

ATS1254 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Tim Calabria
Unit Coordinators
Dr Tim Calabria

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS1254?

ATS1254 has no prerequisites.

When is ATS1254 offered?

In 2027, ATS1254 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS1254?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS1254 have an exam?

No. ATS1254 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS1254?

ATS1254 is part of Indigenous studies and Indigenous studies .

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Monash Indigenous Studies Centre
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available