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ANTH384: Culture, Care and Country in the Central Desert |
This unit provides an introduction to Aboriginal cultures of the Central Desert. The unit aims to both develop a sense of complexities of past and present culture and identity, and to provide students with critical tools for understanding cultural difference(s). The elements of contemporary cultural expression/language, ritual, affect, mythology, art, dance, music, video, television will be explored, with special reference to Warlpiri. Students undertaking this unit should have at least one previous unit of study in the Aboriginal studies field or a strong basis in other Anthropology, Media or Cultural Studies units.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
2006 - Offered in 2006
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| Staff Contact: |
Dr Jennifer Biddle |
| Prerequisites: |
Any 200-level Aboriginal Studies unit or 8cp in ANTH or 12cp at 200-level or above in Humanities/Social Sciences
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| Unit Designations: |
Social Science
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of Anthropology |
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