The Torres Strait and the Torres Strait Islanders occupy a unique part of Australia. Learn of their ethnicity, history, culture and place in modern society. Follow the first voyages by Europeans through the Torres Strait and learn how the Royal Naval Hydrographers were able to chart a safe passage. Learn of their arts, crafts and cultural activities and how Eddie Koiki Mabo changed Australian history.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

• Dangerous Passage – A Maritime History of the Torres Strait, Alfred Street Press, 2024, ISBN 9780645106855

COURSE OUTLINE

• Learn of the ethnicity, history, and culture of the Torres Strait Islanders
• Follow the first voyages by European explorers through the Torres Strait
• Learn of the arts, crafts and cultural activities of the Torres Strait Islanders
• Learn how Eddie Koiki Mabo changed Australian history.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Be familiar with the history of the Torres Strait and the Torres Strait Islanders.
2. Understand the history of the first voyages of European explorers through the Torres Strait.
3. Be familiar with the ethnicity, history and culture of the Torres Strait Islanders.