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013082 Aboriginal Social and Political History

6cp; availability: not offered to exchange and study abroad students
Anti-requisite(s): 015395 Aboriginal Social and Political History

Undergraduate

This subject examines and analyses the impact of colonialism on Indigenous Australian people, with particular reference to the Aboriginal inhabitants of this region. The emergence of Aboriginal social and political movements is presented as the basis for repossession of traditional heritages in land and culture. Topics include ethnocentric versions of history, consequences of the practices and policies particularly in relation to the Aborigines Protection Boards, Indigenous Australian social and political movements, and misconceptions about Aboriginal history; and their impact on public opinion to the detriment of Indigenous peoples.


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

  • 2012 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $706 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
  • 2012 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2438 (Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.)
  • Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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