HNN754 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' History, Culture and Health
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Sara Aryal |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H568, H569, H575, H645, H665, H666, H667, H668, H669, H672, H675, H676, H679, H771, H777, H779 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HNN154 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 4 x 2 hour seminars in the trimester |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will spend on average 150 hours over the trimester undertaking synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities for this unit. This will include 8 hours of synchronous learning activities and 24 hours of guided asynchronous learning activities. |
Content
This unit is underpinned by the Nursing and Midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework and provides an opportunity for students to acquire specific knowledge and strategies to enable the provision of quality and culturally safe nursing and midwifery care for Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This unit includes the examination of social, political, and historical determinants relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Describe the cultural heritage, values and spirituality and the unique relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ have with the land and the natural environment. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Examine the resilience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Explore the meanings of health, social and emotional wellbeing from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspective to inform nursing and midwifery practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Reflect on personal values and beliefs through their own culture in respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Assignment | 4000 words | 50% |
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| Assessment 2: Reflection | Part A: 800 words | Part A: 20% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HNN754 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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