AustLit

Introduces students to a number of historical and present-day issues related to Indigenous ways of cultural expression. Will examine the role of art, dance, music, and literature in pre- and post invasion societies. Will also investigate the interaction between Indigenous and non-Indigenous expression and its impact on society today. Will look at the protection of Indigenous expression from exploitation through exploration of intellectual and cultural property rights. Finally will be introduced to the ways that Indigenous cultural expression includes both cultural maintenance and cultural capital.