Offering Information
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Course Team
Emerson Zerafa-Payne
Summary
Genuine partnerships between First Nations and non-First Nation Australians requires united, practical action at local, state, and national levels to redress ongoing historical inequity and cultural exclusion. This action is driven and motivated by the attitudes, beliefs and social justice goals of First Nation Australian activists and their advocates and… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis course aims to equip students with knowledge of the historical and contemporary significance of First Nations activism, allyship and advocacy, and an awareness of their importance in moving forward as a reconciled nation. The barriers, challenges, and shortfalls of First Nations advocacy and allyship will be examined in depth to establish what characteristics constitute an effective ally, and culturally appropriate advocacy. The practical component of this course provides students with an immersive learning experience in their field of interest (Education, Health, Law/Politics) and the opportunity to transfer their First Nations advocacy skills and into actions appropriate to the context.
Other Requisites or Enrolment Rules
Other
Offerings
Trimester 2
OL-TWMBA-TR2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Argue the historical and contemporary significance of First Nations activism, allies, and advocates;
2.
Apply characteristics of effective and culturally appropriate First Nations advocacy and allyship through collaboration and group work;
3.
Review the associated barriers and potential risks of non-First Nations advocacy and recommend culturally appropriate solutions;
4.
Differentiate between the attitudes and implications of cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation to make ethically informed decisions;
5.
Apply First Nations advocacy skills to a specific community/workplace and work collaboratively to respond ethically to current issues.
Topics
Conditional Allyship; Authentic allyship (20%)
Historical First Nations Activists, Advocates and Allies (20%)
Contemporary First Nations Activists, Advocates and Allies (20%)
Establishing First Nations Connection and Contribution (20%)
Cultural Ethics, Immersion, and Implementation (20%)
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.