CULT 3016 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 101905
Coordinator Donna James Opens in new window
Description Drawing on global case studies, this unit aims to introduce students to some of the pressing socio-cultural issues facing indigenous peoples around the world. The unit examines the complex relationships between globalisation, colonialism and post-colonialism and contemporary indigenous cultures and identities. It draws attention to the way in which issues of representation, cultural autonomy, cultural commodification, development and human rights play out with respect to indigenous peoples' lives. More specifically, the unit interrogates the power relations and politics central to many of these issues and examines the nature of contemporary indigenous and non-indigenous interactions, particularly in the contexts of tourism and heritage, the cultural industries, the environment, development and urbanisation.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Society and Culture, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 5759 - Indigenous Tourism LGYA 0631 - Indigenous Cultures and Tourism A Global Perspective
Restrictions Successful completion of 60 credit points.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain how globalisation has complexified indigenous cultural identities.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the historical and contemporary relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples and cultures by discussing the theories and concepts of colonialism, postcolonialism, autonomy, participatory methods and self-determination.
- Critically reflect on the issues of cultural representation and cultural consumption.
- Analyse how politics, power, ethics, ontology and epistemology influence the treatment of indigenous peoples in one of the following contexts: tourism and heritage, the cultural industries, land management and the natural environment, and development.
- Use online technologies to organise, share and communicate Indigenous-related topics and issues.
Subject Content
Theories of colonialism and postcolonialism
Autonomy, self-determination and indigenous politics
Globalisation and indigenous identities and cultures
The representation and consumption of indigenous cultures
Mapping indigenous cultural landscape/s
Power, land rights, displacement and indigenous protected areas
Ethics, tourism, and cultural and environmental heritage
Sustainability, development and ethics in practice
Ethnography, travel and the Other
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
| Conference-style poster presentation (on an elected Indigenous issue) | Collection of images, commentary etc | 20 | N | Individual |
| Reflective blog | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Spring
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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