Course overview
This course aims to investigate cross-cultural relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, from the pre-colonial era to the present. Focussing on British occupation of Australia and using South Australia as a case study, it examines and looks beyond the frontiers of European occupation. The course aims to deepen understandings of settler and Aboriginal identity, conflict and co-existence in historical and contemporary Australia.
- Pre-Colonial Frontier
- Colonial Frontier
- Post-Frontier
Course learning outcomes
- Research and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources relevant to Australia’s Aboriginal/settler history.
- Summarise, synthesise and communicate Aboriginal and coloniser perspectives in written and verbal form.
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and productively in groups.
- Appraise developments and concepts in the historiography of Australia’s frontier to an ethical awareness of the social, cultural and political circumstances of colonial, twentieth century and contemporary Australia