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Unit of Study INDG1004 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths (2024)

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Unit description

Introduces students to the reality that conceptions of culture differ. The Aboriginal conception of a living culture is presented through examples from traditional historic and contemporary events. Practices in Aboriginal cultural strengths and resilience, from spiritual connection to everyday humour, are investigated.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Understanding Culture

Module 3: Ceremony

Module 4: Care, Share, Know and Respect

Module 5: Resistance Culture 

Module 6: Life Satisfaction 

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

summarise how conceptions of culture differ across cultures

identify the dimensions of culture including the ways that culture imparts reality and significance to social ‘goods’

demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal resistance and resilience within colonial contexts.

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