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Representations of First Nations Peoples in Disaster Reporting

SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishText Analysis

Summary

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • investigate and compare how First Nations peoples and communities have been depicted in disaster reporting in the media
  • understand the ways that media representation can impact how people view themselves and others.

Success criteria:

Students can...

  • recognise how language and depictions empower and disempower First Nations peoples and communities
  • explain how empowered communities lead to better resilience outcomes
  • analyse the historical and contemporary representation of First Nations peoples and communities in disaster reporting in the media and its impact.

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