Race, culture, Indigeneity and the politics of disadvantage course

• Institution:

  McCaughey Centre, Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne and the Centre for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  VIC

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Those in research, policy or service delivery roles within Indigenous health, social work, education and related areas.

Course Summary: This course provides access for those working/interested in a wide range of Indigenous affairs to bodies of scholarship that address issues of cultural diversity, anti-racism, and identity politics. The course aims to change the way participants think about Indigenous affairs. Course content includes:

• introducing key concepts from anthropology, social theory, social psychology, sociology and critical Indigenous studies relevant to understanding Indigenous affairs
• illustrating theories and debates using a range of texts, including journal articles, videos, newspaper articles, web resources and policy documents
• enhancing the ability of those working with Indigenous Australians to critically analyse texts and apply social science theory to practical problems relating to their work.

Fee payable: Yes

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

Hannah Reich
Ph: (03) 8344 3179
E-mail: hsreich@unimelb.edu.au

Links

• View information: Course description
• View information: Course flyer (PDF - 642.3 KB)
• View website: McCaughey Centre