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 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- ReflectionAssignment20%
- Essay40%
- Quiz/QuizzesOther40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
to formulate and critically evaluate concepts for understanding differences, similarities, connections and contestations between cultures;
- 2
to perceive the ways in which knowledge about cultural comparisons enables us to be critically aware of our own cultural practices;
- 3
to appreciate some of the important features of a number of Indigenous cultures in Australia;
- 4
to discuss some of the key contemporary issues which exist in the relationship between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous cultures in Australia; and
- 5
to write clear and well-supported responses to various questions posed through exercises and essays.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 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 students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS1254 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor John Bradley
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor John Bradley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1254?
ATS1254 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1254 offered?
In 2024, 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 cultures and histories; and Intercultural studies.