Dynamic Australia: immigrant and indigenous experiences

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How did modern Australian society take shape? Within this larger framework, several subsidiary questions will guide us: What have been the experiences of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, of immigrants, and how have intergroup relations evolved over time? How can the impact of immigration be measured? What has been the fate of the Aboriginal peoples? How might we understand racial formations and their evolution since the start of colonialism in the late 18th century? What does it mean to be Australian in the 21st century? How might the creative arts (e.g. music, literature, drama, painting, dance) help us understand Australian identities and intergroup dynamics? This course is intended for students enrolled in or waitlisted for the BOSP Summer Seminar in Sydney (August 2025). All participants will find it a wide-ranging introduction to Australian society and creative arts, as well as a case study in racial formation.