INDSL3002 Myths and Massacres: Australian History and Reconciliation
This unit explores the nature, extent and significance of violence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Australia. In particular, it examines the evidence relating to killings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by Europeans and appraises the interpretations historians have placed on this evidence. Students will consider the contributions of oral accounts, written records, demographic data and physical evidence in the reconstruction of past events and reflect on the influence of contemporary political perspectives on the interpretation of these materials. The unit explores a range of perspectives concerning the meaning, purpose and accuracy of historical accounts of massacres and other forms of violence and considers their implications for contemporary debates regarding the proper relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Students will reflect in particular on the relationship between the historiography of violence and the meaning and process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Australia.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $2,124
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.