This unit is a 'welcome-to-country' that introduces students to the shared learning space that is The University of Western Australia. This learning space includes both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems. The unit looks at the local, national and global contexts of Indigenous peoples. Students consider where the University is located and share in the Noongar story of the place. They explore Aboriginal people in a national context and Indigenous people globally. Students are introduced to a range of protocols relevant to their professional and disciplinary contexts. <br/><br/>There are four sections to the unit: (1) Noongar people and the custodianship of country; (2) language,... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Darlene Oxenham
