INDG1150 Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our Backyard (University of Western Australia): rated 4.5/5 overall across 51 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
INDG1150 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Indigenous Studies in Society and Culture. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 原住民相遇：后院的陌生人
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Society and Culture
Faculty: Indigenous Studies
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit examines the often contested historical realities of Aboriginal experience in postcolonial Australia. Significant eras in shaping an Australian national identity are deconstructed in order to highlight the cultural, social and political impact on, and from, the Aboriginal nation.
INDG1150 has 51 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 · usefulness 4.9 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 24 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.9 stars); 27 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "I took INDG1150: Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our backyard during my first year of uni at UWA and it was a breeze. The unit itself is no content heavy at all and will only require about 2 hours a week max to get through. There is no exam, only an essay at the end which is…"
On Reddit: "INDG1150. Not only is it an “easy” elective, it really opens your eyes to Australian culture and history. I learned more in this unit in 2 weeks than I did my entire schooling career, Aus history wise. Would highly recommend 🫶🏻"
The course panel on UWA Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is INDG1150 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 51 reviews: usefulness 4.9/5, overall 4.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches INDG1150, and when is it offered?
A: INDG1150 is taught by the Indigenous Studies. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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