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Contact person: Mrs Woolnough
Contact person: Mrs Woolnough
Units: 2 units
Units: 2 units
Course overview:
Course overview:
Aboriginal Studies focuses on the unique and diverse cultures, histories, and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. It explores issues of social justice, human rights, cultural identity, and the relationship between First Nations peoples and Country. The course emphasises the use of sources and evidence, including Aboriginal perspectives and voices, to develop an understanding of both historical and contemporary issues. Students engage in critical inquiry, collaboration with Aboriginal communities, and research that fosters active citizenship and reconciliation.
Course structure and requirements:
Course structure and requirements:
Preliminary Course (Year 11) – 120 indicative hours
Aboriginality and the Land
Heritage and Identity
International Indigenous Community: Comparative Study
Research and Inquiry Methods: Local Community Case Study
HSC Course (Year 12) – 120 indicative hours
Core: Social Justice and Human Rights Issues
Global Perspective
Comparative Study
Aboriginality and the Land or Heritage and Identity
Major Project: Research and Inquiry Methods
Skills developed:
Skills developed:
Valuable to have: Respect for different perspectives, interest in social justice and cultural diversity
Skills developed:
Critical thinking and analysis of sources, including First Nations perspectives
Ethical research skills, including community consultation and collaboration
Effective communication with a focus on Aboriginal voices and perspectives
Understanding of Aboriginal rights, culture, and legal frameworks
Students need to be prepared to:
Engage respectfully with First Nations communities
Analyse a range of viewpoints and experiences
Conduct independent and collaborative research
Assessment requirements:
Assessment requirements:
Year 11:
3 assessment tasks, such as:
research and inquiry
a case study
a formal written examination
Year 12:
4 assessment tasks, such as:
research
a Major Project with a log
a formal written examination (Trial HSC)
The HSC Examination includes:
Part A: Global Perspective (25 marks)
There will be multiple choice and short-answer questions
Part B: Comparative Study (15 marks)
There will be a question in parts for the chosen topic
Part C: Global Perspective and Comparative Study (15 marks)
There will be one extended response question to the value of 15 marks
Section II – Research and Inquiry methods (15 marks)
There will be one question in parts to the value of 15 marks
Section III – Options (30 marks)
For each of the options Aboriginality and the Land and Heritage and Identity there will be:
a stimulus-based extended response question worth 10 marks.
an extended response question worth 20 marks.
Future careers and possible study paths:
Future careers and possible study paths:
Aboriginal Studies complements Society and Culture, Legal Studies, Modern History, and Geography. It prepares students for careers in education, community development, social work, policy-making, advocacy, cultural heritage management, and reconciliation work. University pathways include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, social sciences, education, law, and community services.
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