Aboriginal Studies
Number of Units: 2
ATAR Category: A
Course cost: Nil
Course Requirements:
Course must be studied with: Nil
Course cannot be studied with: or Nil
Major work: Major Project
Other course requirement(s): Nil
Additional resourcing requirements for the course: Nil
Description:
Aboriginal Studies develops students’ knowledge and understanding about the historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal peoples and the concept of ‘shared histories’ with a view to enabling students to be active and informed citizens in promoting a just society for all Australians.
Topics studied:
Year 11
Aboriginality and the Land
Heritage and Identity
International Indigenous Community: Comparative Study
Research and Inquiry Methods: Local Community Case Study
Year 12
Social Justice and Human Rights Issues
Case Study on Aboriginality and the Land OR Heritage and Identity
Research and Inquiry Methods – Major Project
Link to course page: Aboriginal Studies - See for further information on assessment and course requirements.
Contact: Mr Phillip Branson -Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment.