Torres Strait Islander Studies (ABTS1010)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Humanities and Social Sciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
2 Tutorial hours
Incompatible
ABTS2000
Recommended prerequisite
ABTS1000
Assessment methods
Blog, annotated bibliography, presentation and essay.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
The course explores a wide range of topics, from the unique geography of Torres Strait to the influences of post-colonial history, the intricate relationship of people to the sea, and the social organisation and social structure of Torres Strait Islander society and culture, past and present. Interwoven throughout out the course are themes of colonisation, identity and cultural perspectives.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |