What will I be doing in this course?
Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge,
understanding and skills in aspects of indigenous contemporary social
and political issues including: racism, land rights, heritage and identity, human rights
and social justice.
It concentrates on social and political issues
that affect all Australians. It does not require in-depth
studies of cultural issues.
In Aboriginal Studies students learn a range of
research and communication skills essential for further
education, traineeships and a wide range of careers. As a Category A HSC
course, Aboriginal Studies can be counted in the ATAR for
university entrance.
Preliminary course
The Preliminary course focuses on Aboriginal peoples'
relationship to the Land, Aboriginal heritage and identity, and an
historical examination of colonialism, racism and prejudice from
pre-contact times to the 1960s. The course also includes the
development of skills in culturally appropriate
research and inquiry
methods. It involves case studies.
Part I: Aboriginality and the Land |
Part II: Heritage and Identity |
Part III: International Indigenous Community: Comparative Study |
Part IV: Research and Inquiry Methods: Local Community Case Study |
HSC course
The HSC course provides for in depth study of legislation,
policy, judicial processes and current events from the 1960s. During
the course, students will undertake consultation with Aboriginal
communities and will study the course through the experiences of
national and international Indigenous communities. Students apply
research and inquiry methods through the completion of a major
project.
Part I – Social Justice and Human Rights Issues |
Part II – Case Study of an Aboriginal community for each topic |
Part III – Research and Inquiry Methods – Major Project |
How will this course help me in the future?
This course is designed for those who are interested in
careers such as community work, nursing and allied health services.
Education, business and commerce and artistic work. It may have advanced
standing for some TAFE courses .
Those students wishing to pursue the study of Aboriginal
Studies and allied fields at tertiary level will have gained an
excellent background.