Reading terra australis incognita

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In the Richard White Required Reading 'Terra Australis Incognita', an image of a kangaroo is presented on p. 7 and a description of a platypus on p. 9. Critically reflect on the role of positioning in the creation of knowledge about these animals and your own positioning in relation to Australian history. In your reflective analysis, consider:

What do you know about these animals and where does the information come from? - outline what is known or not known about examples from the reading and outline where and from whom that knowledge comes from. Identify limitations to that knowledge

What is the role of positioning in the creation of knowledge about these animals in the White Required Reading? Whose knowledge is considered authoritative? How does the creation of this knowledge impact Indigenous people? - critically reflect on how historical knowledge impacts positioning and the positioning of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

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