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FNA1002 A First Nation Perspective of Australian History

Semester 2, 2023 Online
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’ interpretations and perspectives of our nation’s 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:

  1. discuss and analyse the political, cultural, and social construction of Australian history;
  2. discuss how Australian history typically marginalises First Nation voices and perspectives;
  3. identify and compare different perspectives of Australian history;
  4. 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

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

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

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 10 1
Assignments Written Critique (written) No 20 3,4
Assignments Creative Creative work No 30 2,3
Assignments Oral Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) No 40 2,3
Date printed 9 February 2024