Course Summary
You will explore the cultural and ecological underpinnings of Aboriginal knowledge and land use.
In the course.
- You will be immersed in the iconic Aboriginal 'cultural landscape' of Lake Mungo in south western New South Wales or Lake Condah in Western Victoria.
- You will examine the environmental and social perspectives relating to the interaction between a local Aboriginal group and a unique Australian landscape over millennia.
- You will conduct field research to examine the relationship between environment and seasonal availability of resources. Emphasis is placed on the Aboriginal group's historical manipulation of resource availability.
- You will explore examples of conflict, and co-operation, between Aboriginal and European people in the management of heritage and natural resources.
NOTE: There are material fees associated with this course to cover the cost of the major field trip.