Learning Outcomes

Australian Aboriginal Cultures

Cultural Practices and Self-Determination

Resilience, Reconciliation, and Moving Forward

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to Australian aboriginal cultures. You will learn about the historical context and colonisation, the profound importance of indigenous art, music, and storytelling, social and cultural practices, land rights and self-determination, contemporary issues and resilience, reconciliation, and moving forward.

Culture Studies - The Aboriginal Australians - Course Assessment

Explore the rich historical and cultural heritage of Aboriginal Australia with this free online course.

Culture Studies - The Aboriginal Australians

Between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago, native Australians are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia to Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. This marked a remarkable era for the Aboriginal Australians. This course explores the diverse aspects of Aboriginal Australian culture. You will learn how beliefs, languages, and other factors define their identity and the impacts of European contact, and their remarkable capacity for resilience.

Why Explore Your Past

The Search For Answers

Modern Methods of Researching Your Past

In this module, you will understand the reason for exploring your past and understand genealogy and the work of a genealogist. The lessons then hand-walk you through the interrelation between genealogy search and history. You then get introduced to all the latest methods and techniques of Genealogy research to find the answers you need.

Where to Start Searching

Search of Records

Conclusion : Search for the family’s history

In this module, you will learn to trace your past through a maze of records. Learn the tools and techniques to dig deep into your family’s past, explore the history and create your family tree. The lessons then guide you to understand the public records you need to search for your pursuit and the use of software and professionals.

Genealogy Research and Family History - Course Assessment

Learn how to research your family history using genealogy in this free online course that outlines family tree examples.

Genealogy Research and Family History

As the world becomes a global village and more people from different regions interact, there is an increased chance that many people lose track of their origins and ancestry. This course provides standard and legal genealogical techniques that you can use to trace your family tree and explore its history. We provide family tree examples and show you how to employ modern research methods to help you search through records and trace your roots.

Introduction to Genealogy and DNA

Rules for Effective Genealogical Research

English Genealogy: Finding the Records

Topics discussed in this module include an introduction to genealogy and DNA, the use of DNA testing in genealogy, DNA testing ethical issues, types of DNA testing for genealogy, rules for effective genealogical research, and the civil registration records.

Introduction to DNA and Genealogy - Course Assessment

Learn how people can use DNA testing to trace their family ties and history in this free online genealogy course.

Introduction to DNA and Genealogy

Tracing your ancestry can yield many benefits beyond being interesting. Some people connect with their sense of self by learning about the history of their family and its origins, personalities, occupations, legacy and aspirations. This course explains how DNA testing can drive genealogical research. We explore ethical issues surrounding DNA testing and examine the workings of the UK Civil registration records to help you delve into the past.

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