ABORIG 1001 - Indigenous People, Country & Protocols

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020

This course provides a practical base for introducing students to the variety of Australian Aboriginal peoples, country and protocols. The focus will be on South Australia with the intent that what students learn in this environment will equip them with a protocols foundation for working with Indigenous peoples from elsewhere in Australia. An important learning outcome for students will be gaining knowledge on the intrinsic importance of country/land, the environment kin and identity for Indigenous people. Students may visit a key site on Kaurna country such as the cultural trail along the River Torrens. Students will also visit sites such as the South Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Mortlock Library or Tandanya Cultural Institute in order to assess, analyse and explore the differences and juxtaposition on how Indigenous Knowledges, relationships, cultures and people are represented by State institutions or Indigenous organisations. Indigenous elders, storytellers, performance and academics will teach students by providing knowledge of the Indigenous relationships and responsibilities that are intrinsic to successful communication and activities with Aboriginal people. Obtaining these skills will enhance their future employment in Indigenous sectors.

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Course Details

Course Code	ABORIG 1001
Course	Indigenous People, Country & Protocols
Coordinating Unit	Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	300 word Review 25%, 1000 word Group presentation 35%, 2000 word Essay 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Kam Kaur

Ph: 8313 0264

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Understand the diversity of Indigneous peoples and cultures and the importance of relationships/connectedness within Indigenous knowledges.
Explain the importance of language, art, music, text and performance in constructing and maintaining Indigenous knowledges while honouring Indigenous protocols.
Collaborate with diverse groups particularly Indigenous peoples in the exploration of ideas.
Use various technologies to locate, access, analyse and synthesise information in a planned and timely manner.
Investigate Indigenous experiences through a range of media including storytelling, film amd performance.
Apply creative and innovative solutions to isses explored and analysed.
Communicate ideas/solutions using a range of media including written and oral language, visual and aural representations and performance.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	4, 6
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3, 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3, 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2, 5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There is no textbook for this course. Resources Include

1. A Course Guide containing details of lecture topics and tasks.

2. A Course Reader containing the texts that need to be read prior to each tutorial discussion and is available electronically through MyUni.

Recommended Resources

The Barr Smith Library has a rich collection of books and journals relevant to the subject.

Online Learning

Lecture slides and MyMedia lecture recordings will be available on MyUni. Other material will be made available as needed as the course progresses.
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

The course comprises face-to-face teaching on campus with one lecture and one seminar per week. Both lectures and seminars commence in week one. Lectures will be recorded.

The Course Guide will contain detailed information about the lectures and seminar topic and readings.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students will need to devote approximately 12 hours per week to this course across the semester. This will comprise the 3 contact hours and the 9 hours for independent study in preparation for seminars and assignments.

Learning Activities Summary
1. Introduction to Indigenous People, Country & Protocols
2. Knowing Indigenous people - diversity across Australia
3. Indigenous peoples and connectedness
4. Key factors in sustainability: Country, language, art, music and performance
5. Protocols that guide and inform life
6. Knowing Indigenous Country - Native Title, heritage and land rights
7. Family and stories in the archives
8. Listening - storytelling in numerous forms
9. Occupying the media
10. The power of music
11. Indigenous Digital Excellent: Social Medai
12. Conclusion
Specific Course Requirements

Students together in small groups will undertake research off campus.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Students in small groups will undertake research off campus for the first assignment. Sites of research will include the South Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Mortlock Library or the Migration Museum. All of these institution are within walking distance of the University of Adelaide North Terrace campus. Students will be given guidelines for research and the protocols involved. Findings of the research will be presented in class and marked as the first assessment. Building on this work students will go on to complete assessment two.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

300 word review
1000 word report
2000 word essay

Assessment Detail

Assessment details will be available through MyUni.

Submission

Online Submission of Assignments via MyUni
Assignment 1 is a review and will be submitted electronically via MyUni through the 'Assignments link.

Assignment 2 is a presentation and will be submitted and marked within the seminars of weeks 7 and 8.

Assignment 3 is to be submitted electronically via MyUni through the 'Assignments' link.

Extension

Please contact your course coordinator if you need an extension.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

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