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INDG3003: Race, Racism and Indigenous Australia
2025 unit information
In this unit students critically examine race and racism and their impacts on Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Students consider theories of structural and cultural violence; how racism is linked to poverty, justice and human rights; critical whiteness theory; and race representation. With an emphasis on Indigenous Australia, students gain an understanding of visible and invisible racism and skills for unmasking racism in a process of constructive individual and social change.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Indigenous Academic Units |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Indigenous Studies or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Diversity Studies |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Examine the nature and sources of racism.
- LO2. Explore theoretical perspectives on representations of race.
- LO3. Demonstrate skills in unmasking racism at a personal and systemic level; and how this has impacted across nations historically.
- LO4. Debate the historical and contemporary impact of race and racism in Australia with particular reference to Indigenous Australians, in local, national and international arenas.
- LO5. Appraise the historical impact of racism for Indigenous Australians in social systems such as: education, health, and employment.
- LO6. Critically evaluate media and print material for racist content.
- LO7. Comprehend and analyse processes involved in equity and anti-racism strategies.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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