HIST 2070 - Aftermath: Aboriginal Lives in 20th Century Aust
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HIST 2070 Course Aftermath: Aboriginal Lives in 20th Century Aust Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study Incompatible HIST 2033 or HIST 3033 Assessment Tutorial presentation (15%), tutorial/lecture attendance and participation (15%), 2000 word minor essay (30%), 2500 word research essay (40%). Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jenni Caruso
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
This Course consists of face to face teaching with 2 lectures plus one tutorial/SGD session per week across semester 2. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The anticipated knowledge, skills and perspective to be developed by the student are:
1. A greater understanding of the policies and legislations affecting Aboriginal Australians in the twentieth century
2. An ability to associate current identified Aboriginal disadvantage as resulting from policies and legislations in the twentieth century
3. The capacity to engage meaningfully with issues faced by Aboriginal Australians in both academic and social settings
4. An understanding of ethical issues in their professional and intellectual contexts
5. Enhanced skills in research, synthesis, organisation and presentation of information
6. Enhanced problem solving skills
7. Familiarisation with research skills relevant to the Department of History
8. An ability to work independently
9. An ability to work cooperatively in a group project and negotiate outcomes
10. An ability to critically evaluate argumentsUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 4,7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,3,5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 8,9,6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 8,9,10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5,9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4, 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,2,3,4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required Resources
All readings will be posted on MyUni in weekly folders.
The University has access to a number of academic journals that have full text articles available online. Use the ‘Informit’ and ‘APIAS (APA-FT) databases on the Library’s catalogue to locate articles which will assist in essay writing and further knowledge of the topic. Librarians at the Barr-Smith library have compiled a resource guide relevant to this particular course. This can be accessed at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/hum/history/Abor_20th.html . There is also a link on MyUni under ‘Resources’The University has access to a number of academic journals that have full text articles available online. Use the ‘Informit’ and ‘APIAS (APA-FT) databases on the Library’s catalogue to locate articles which will assist in essay writing and further knowledge of the topic.Recommended Resources
There are no ‘set’ texts for this Course, although presenters for some tutorial topics will be required to read: Alice Nannup: When the Pelican Laughed, Fremantle Arts Centre Press (1992) Jack Davis: No Sugar Currency Press, Sydney (1986) Or Sally Morgan: My Place, Fremantle Arts Centre Press (1987) 3.1Online Learning
Course notes and PowerPoint presentations will be uploaded to MyUni, as well as any announcements or relevant information. Please consult it regularly for updates, lecture notes and additional resources. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/Course notes and PowerPoint presentations will be uploaded to MyUni, as well as any announcements or relevant information. Please consult it regularly for updates, lecture notes and additional resources. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The lecture and tutorial topics are indicative only and are subject to change as need arises. Course material is constantly being updated and revised to incorporate the latest scholarship and topics of debate. Students will engage in small group research working with State Records of SA and the South Australian Museum looking at records relating to Aboriginal people and ways in which those records can be accessed by Aboriginal people for family re-unification or native title information (eg).Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students will need to devote approximately 12 hours per week to this Course (divided over 12 weeks of study). This consists of 2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week, and 9 hours per week on independent study, during which time students will prepare for tutorials and work on assignmentsLearning Activities Summary
Week 1
Introduction
First Footprints
Week 2
Background to 1901
White Australia Policy
Week 3
Missions
Protect and Control
Week 4
Aboriginal Labour
Coniston Massacre
Week 5
Anthropology and Race
Assimilation
Week 6
Art Gallery Tour
Library Lecture
Week 7
Stolen Generations
Aboriginal Activism II
Week 8
Film: Vote yes for Aborigines
Aboriginal Rights
Week 9
Native Title – Case Study
The Return of History
Week 10
Reconciliation
Backlash
Week 11
Facts and Myths
Apology
Week 12
From Reconciliation to Intervention
ConclusionSmall Group Discovery Experience
Both lectures and tutorials will be built around discussion topics which will be investigated/researched by small groups of students with the aim of enhancing and deeping student knowledge around Aboriginal Australian history in the 20th Century. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
There are 4 assessable components for this Course. The Minor Essay will give students the opportunity to become familiar with the essay writing requirements of the Department of History, and provide an opportunity for refining your approach to the Research Essay. Tutorial presentations/ will enable students to focus on a specific topic, and to lead discussions in tutorial group. The Research Essay will enable students to develop/enhance skills in working with primary documentation, and to discuss and analyse government policies, Aboriginal literature and art, rights to land, institutionalisation and political movements. Attendance at lectures will provide students with an expanded set of information for meaningful learning outcomes
1. Minor Essay 2000 words
2. Research Essay 2500
3. Tutorial Presentations
4. Tutorial/Lecture attendance and participationAssessment Detail
Tutorial Presentations: Students will be expected to prepare and give one tutorial presentation during the four weeks of the course – this will carry a mark of 20%. There will be a range of small group research topics which wil form the basis of presentations
Minor Essay Length: 2000 words. Value: 30%. This assignment requires you to write an essay on one of the following questions. It is expected that your research will be based mainly on secondary sources but that does not mean you cannot also use primary sources
Length: 2500 words : 35%.
Write a research essay on a topic of your choice on an aspect of Aboriginal culture/history. Confine your topic to the period between 1900 and the present.
1. Tutorial Presentations 20%
2. Tutorial attendance and participation 15%
Submission
Online Submission of Assignments (e-submission) via MyUni
All assignments are to be submitted electronically via MyUni – this is a two step process. The assignment needs to be electronically submitted for marking vie the ‘Assignments’ link in the course menu. It then needs to be submitted separately to Turnitin, which is also done via the MyUni site.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of electronic Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (eSELT) surveys as well as CEQ surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at least once every 2 years. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available -
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