| Semester 2, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | College for First Nations |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Overview
Mainstream Australian society has long championed select historical narratives, voices, and perspectives at the exclusion of others, resulting in a large divide between non -First Nation and First Nation Australians鈥� interpretations and perspectives of our nation鈥檚 history. Engaging with First Nation voices and perspectives of Australian history supports the development of a shared historical awareness and knowledge that bridges the divide and offers a pathway towards greater empathy and respect.
This course will develop student awareness of the contested and political nature of `history' and between the spoken and written word, exploring the social, political, and cultural factors that shape `accepted' Australian history. Through case studies and discussion students will explore and challenge Australian historical accounts and truths with a critical lens and First Nations' perspective.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- discuss and analyse the political, cultural, and social construction of Australian history;
- discuss how Australian history typically marginalises First Nation voices and perspectives;
- identify and compare different perspectives of Australian history;
- reflect and respond to a variety of First Nation historical narratives and the perspectives of change they encompass.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Foundational concepts | 10.00 |
| 2. | Whose History? Contested truth | 30.00 |
| 3. | A recent history of rapid change | 30.00 |
| 4. | Historical revision and First Nation narratives | 30.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection (personal/clinical) | No | 10 | 1 |
| Critique (written) | No | 20 | 3,4 |
| Creative work | No | 30 | 2,3 |
| Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) | No | 40 | 2,3 |