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ANTH384: Culture, Care and Country in Aboriginal Australia
This unit provides an introduction to Aboriginal cultures of the Central Desert of Australia. The focus is on contemporary cultural expression; how people are making and remaking what it means to be Aboriginal today. Language, ritual, mythology, art, dance, music, video, television, emotion: these and other aspects of experience are explored, with special reference to Warlpiri. Students undertaking this unit should have at least one previous unit of study in Aboriginal studies field or a strong basis in other anthropology, cultural studies or media units.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Anthropology staff |
| Prerequisites: |
30cp or admission to GDipAnth |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Anthropology |
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