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Overview

A global history of Indigenous challenges to settler colonialism from the nineteenth century to the present.

Indigenous Activist Histories explores Indigenous responses to settler colonialism from the nineteenth century to the present. It examines the nature and impacts of settler colonialism within a global context. We look at settler colonialism in Asia, Australasia, North and South America. Through case studies of key protests and movements in Canada, the United States, Bolivia and Brazil we will explore the historical roots of contemporary Indigenous activism, forms of mobilisation and protest strategies including political organising, petitions, direct action, and international appeals.

Those studying Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, Law, Politics, Anthropology, Sociology, English and Geography will find this paper a valuable addition to their degree.

About this paper

Paper title Indigenous Activist Histories: Contesting Settler Colonialism
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One 100-level HIST paper, or MAOR 102, or 54 points
Restriction
HIST 346
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Professor Angela Wanhalla - angela.wanhalla@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Professor Angela Wanhalla

Textbooks

No textbook is required.

Electronic resources will be available on Blackboard.

Course outline

Available via Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this paper students will have:

  • Demonstrated an understanding of the principal features of Indigenous activism from a comparative perspective
  • Developed an understanding of debates about the origins, principal features and consequences of settler colonialism
  • The ability to recognise and evaluate a range of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives on settler colonialism
  • Demonstrated an ability to contextualise contemporary Indigenous experiences from a historical perspective

Overview

A global history of Indigenous challenges to settler colonialism from the nineteenth century to the present.

Indigenous Activist Histories explores Indigenous responses to settler colonialism from the nineteenth century to the present. It examines the nature and impacts of settler colonialism within a global context. We look at settler colonialism in Asia, Australasia, North and South America. Through case studies of key protests and movements in Canada, the United States, Bolivia and Brazil we will explore the historical roots of contemporary Indigenous activism, forms of mobilisation and protest strategies including political organising, petitions, direct action, and international appeals.

Those studying Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, Law, Politics, Anthropology, Sociology, English and Geography will find this paper a valuable addition to their degree.

About this paper

Paper title Indigenous Activist Histories: Contesting Settler Colonialism
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One 100-level HIST paper, or MAOR 102, or 54 points
Restriction
HIST 346
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Professor Angela Wanhalla - angela.wanhalla@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Professor Angela Wanhalla

Textbooks

No textbook is required.

Electronic resources will be available on Aoroa.

Course outline

Available via Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this paper students will have:

  • Demonstrated an understanding of the principal features of Indigenous activism from a comparative perspective
  • Developed an understanding of debates about the origins, principal features and consequences of settler colonialism
  • The ability to recognise and evaluate a range of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives on settler colonialism
  • Demonstrated an ability to contextualise contemporary Indigenous experiences from a historical perspective
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