



A journalist since 1987, he has worked for the ABC, SBS, and the Seven Network. It is also relevant as a related text for HSC Advanced English: Module C Elective 1: Representing People and Politics, a related text for HSC Advanced and Standard AOS Discovery and HSC English Extension 1, Module A: Genre, Elective 1: Life Writing Introduction Stan Grant is a Wiradjuri man an outstanding journalist and one of the country s most respected and powerful Indigenous voices. ISBN: (Hbk) E-ISBN: Notes by: Mandy Newman Appropriate Ages: 14+ Ģ CONTENTS Recommended for Introduction Structure and Style Language and symbolism Themes Writing and Assessment Task Recommended For These teaching notes are intended to be used as an introduction to the study of Stan Grant s text as inspiration for opinion writing, history study, writing essays, creative writing, or as part of any unit of work on Place and Belonging, Cultural Identity, Representation of perspectives of Australia, Indigenous studies and Australian history, English, Australian Literature and SOSE Personal Development. Curriculum Areas and Key Learning Outcomes: Australian history, English, Australian Literature and SOSE Personal Development.

Stan Grant reveals the diversity of historical and contemporary Aboriginal cultural life and the impact government policies, legislation and legal decisions have had on Indigenous peoples. Through this text students develop a heightened understanding and appreciation of the concepts of social justice and shared histories and how Indigenous history and culture are fundamental to the development of Australian identity. 1 Talking To My Country By Stan Grant Book Summary: TALKING TO MY COUNTRY is a powerful and personal meditation on race, culture and national identity, this text assists students to think critically about Australian identity, Australian history and the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples.
