Course: Aboriginal Studies Faculty: History Course Fees: N/A
Impact on Stage 6: N/A
COURSE DESCRIPTION – ELECTIVE SUBJECT
Aboriginal Studies provides opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of the diverse cultures, identities and lived experiences of Aboriginal Peoples. It explores the importance of autonomy and self-determination, and the range of relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people. The development of research and consultation skills for respectful engagement with Aboriginal communities enables students to become active and informed advocates for a just and inclusive world.
Aboriginal Studies is designed to be inclusive of all students and is of value to all students.
MAIN FOCUS AREAS
Stage 5 Aboriginal studies includes TWO core topics. One will be studied in Year 9 and one will be studied in Year 10. Topics can include:
CORE TOPIC: Aboriginal Identities Aboriginal Enterprises and Organisations Aboriginal Peoples and the Visual Arts Aboriginal Peoples and the Performing Arts Aboriginal Peoples and the Media Aboriginal Peoples and Oral and Written Expression |
CORE TOPIC: Aboriginal Self-Determination and Autonomy Aboriginal Peoples and Film and Television Aboriginal Peoples and Technologies Aboriginal Peoples and Sport Aboriginal Peoples’ Interaction with Legal and Political Systems School-developed Option. |
A student:
- describes the factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person’s identity AST5-1
- explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain identity AST5-2
- describes the dynamic nature of Aboriginal cultures AST5-3
- explains adaptations in, and the changing nature of, Aboriginal cultural expression across time and location AST5-4
- explains the importance of families and communities to Aboriginal Peoples AST5-5
- explains the importance of self-determination and autonomy to all aspects of Aboriginal Peoples’ participation nationally and internationally AST5-6
- assesses the significance of the roles of Aboriginal Peoples locally, regionally, nationally and internationally AST5-7
- analyses the range of relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal peoples AST5-8
- analyses the factors that influence non-Aboriginal peoples’ range of perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures AST5-9
- identifies and applies appropriate community consultation protocols and ethical research practices to gather, protect and interpret data AST5-10
- selects and uses a range of research techniques and technologies to locate, select, organise and communicate information and findings AST5-11