acquire skills to critically observe texts;ability to identify special characteristics of the approach of Indigenous Authors and Artists;identify prevalent themesengage peers in an academic discussion;conduct research to analyse texts;analyse literary texts using formal, written academic English

Short lecture input from instructorInstructor- and student-led analytical discussions of course textsPresentations by students followed by discussionsDrama based activities

Focus on literature and film by authors and directors of First Nation Societies in Australia.Providing a historical overview of issues from pre-contact societies to present day topics.Understanding of various implications of Indigenous Culture.

None.

Primary literature will be discussed in first session.Secondary literature will be provided to students electronically via Moodle.Extra readings may be provided on Moodle to supplement primary course content.

Class presentations, participation in class discussions and proseminar paper.

Everything within the coverage of the class.

30 %  class presentation10 % class participation60 % proseminar paper