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Aboriginal Culture 101

Aboriginal Culture 101

Module
National Code
State Code
50511
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/02/1995
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To develop an awareness of the complexity and
continuity of traditional Aboriginal culture.

To gain an understanding of the hunter-gatherer way
of life.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 60%
Examination 40%

Internal Assessment

Class participation (two marks per lecture) 30%

Assignment 1 (1,500 words) 30%

Suggested topic - Totemism:

What is totemism? What are the main forms of
totemism in traditional Aboriginal society? How
does an understanding of totemism help us to
appreciate the relationship between Aboriginal
people and the natural world?

Examination

One two-hour examination. Six questions, of which any four are answered. Each
question is of equal marks (10) for a total of 40 marks.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
6993 Residential and Community Care Accredited course
9700 0571 Social Science Welfare Studies Accredited course