2010  HAB252  Indigenous Life Histories

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HAB352

SPECIAL NOTE:  may be taken as an elective

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HAB252 H,L Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit considers the emergence of Aboriginal writing with a specific focus on the Aboriginal life histories genre. Several life histories from different regions of Australia are considered using a range of reading strategies. Key historical themes are examined to provide contextual background and to facilitate nuanced readings of the texts. Such themes include topics of particular concern to many Aboriginal authors and Australian communities generally, such as the Stolen Generations and the national apology. Other themes include place, identity, and belonging. Some issues surrounding the production of Aboriginal life history texts are canvassed. Attention is also given to translating a life history into film.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: HAB252
int: 1000 word essay (15%), 2000 word essay (35%), tutorial presentation and information literary exercise (10%), 2 hr exam (40%); dist.ed: 1000 word essay (20%), 2000 word essay (40%), 2 hr exam (40%).

HAB352
int: 1000 word essay (15%), 2500 word essay (35%), tutorial presentation and information literary exercise (10%), 2 hr exam (40%); dist.ed: 1000 word essay (20%), 2500 word essay (40%), 2 hr exam (40%).

TEACHING PATTERN: int: 2 hour lecture fortnightly, 1.5 hr tutorial weekly (13 wks); dist.ed: regular study sessions tba

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,I,L,N,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% at level 100 in Aboriginal Studies major or cognate if completing the major. 25% at level 100 in any discipline in any faculty if taking as an elective.
M.Excl	HTA282/382

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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