ATS3354 · Monash University
Interrogating racism: Indigenous Australians and the state
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
The unit focuses on theories of race and issues of ethnicity, prejudice and racism, with particular emphasis on the continuities and discontinuities of discourses on 'race' in Australia; language use in a multicultural context; the uses of opinion polls; the representation of Indigenous people in the media and other forms of popular culture; multiculturalism and Indigenous people. The value of an interdisciplinary approach to these topics is highlighted.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| Research Essay | Written | 50% |
| Reflective Essay | Written | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |