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Colonising Australia's First Peoples

Introduction to Aboriginal Australia

This subject explores the history of the colonisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, with a focus on Melbourne and Victoria, from 1770 to the present day. You will be asked to critically consider the actions of the invaders and reflect on how the lives of First Nations peoples were impacted by invasion.  Case studies include frontier wars, missions, the Stolen Generations, exemption policies, war service, sport, interwar activism, land rights and reconciliation. You will explore theoretical frameworks and specific examples to help understand how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have resisted the forces of colonisation. The subject will also ask students to reflect on their own relationship to histories of colonisation, and to think about how the history of the colonisation of Australia has been remembered and forgotten. You will also examine the relationship between the discipline of history and colonialism, including the problems created when knowledge is constructed using the colonial archive. This is a level 3 subject. This subject includes live sessions with the expectation of student attendance and participation.

In this subject, students journey through 65,000 years of Indigenous settlement in Australia. Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and perspectives are embedded throughout this course and students will learn about this subject through both Traditional and western knowledge systems. We will investigate a series of major themes, including the first settlement of different parts of the continent; interactions with and adaptations to varied and changing environments; technological choices; and patterns of economy and land use. A range of case studies will be explored to evaluate archaeological and ethnohistorical information and they have been used to provide insights into past ways of life. Students will also explore the history of Australian Aboriginal archaeological theory and practice, providing critical links with developing contemporary professional best practise approaches. This is a level 3 subject. Please consider the subject pre-requisites before enrolling. This subject includes live sessions with the expectation of student attendance and participation.

Australian Indigenous Archaeology

In this subject you will be introduced to various elements of Indigenous Australia. You will study a broad range of issues of relevance to contemporary Aborigines and Torres Strait Islander people. There will be a particular emphasis on the Indigenous topics of Australia, in addition, students will gain an understanding of regional variation throughout Australia. Issues discussed include cultural continuity and differences, identity, self-representation, spirituality, family, gender, land, politics, law, economics, education, health, history, art and music. This subject includes live sessions with the expectation of student attendance and participation.

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