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Introduction to Nyungar Culture (AIS177)
Points:	3
Enrolment Options:	Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external Rockingham: S2-internal [see Teaching Periods and Census Dates]
Description:	This unit provides an overview of Nyungar cultures and life, within the South-West of Western Australia. It will encompass some written and spoken Nyungar language and introduce students to boodjah (country), moort (family) and kadidjiny (knowledge systems).
Contact time:	3 hours per week.
Prerequisites:	Nil. Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.
Used in these Courses:	Australian Indigenous Studies (BA) Education (BEd) [Primary Teaching] (Four Years) + Australian Indigenous Studies (BA)

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Handbook 2010

Unit: Introduction to Nyungar Culture

Introduction to Nyungar Culture (AIS177)