1. 臺灣原住民族屬於南島民族文化的一環，同時亦為聯合國原住民權利宣言所宣誓保障之重點，是以原住民族文化不僅是國家重要資產，更是與國際接軌的關鍵議題。
2. 臺灣原住民族的婚姻與家庭，具有豐富的型態，以傳統家庭結構，大致可分為父系大家庭、父系核心家庭、母系家庭以及雙系直系家庭，本課程以此架構探討不同族群面對家庭組織、婚姻制度、性別角色、家庭關係，以及家庭生命週期任務，發展出的特色，期待學生面對家庭議題能有多元族群的視野。
3. 臺灣整體社會對於原住民族家庭多有刻板印象，本課程透過探討殖民政策對原住民家庭的影響，以及原鄉原住民和都市原住民在社會變遷下的適應，使學生對於當代原住民族家庭能有整體的脈絡。
4. 臺灣除了已正名的16個原住民族群，尚有許多未受正名的平埔原住民族人，持續努力推動正名與傳承的工作，因此本課程最後以族群認同與傳承作為主題，使學生關注其重要性。

1.Taiwan Indigenous peoples are an integral part of the Austronesian cultural heritage and are also among the key subjects protected under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Therefore, Indigenous cultures are not only valuable national assets but also a crucial bridge connecting Taiwan with the international community.
2.The marriage and family systems of Taiwan Indigenous peoples exhibit rich diversity. Based on traditional family structures, they can generally be categorized into patrilineal extended families, patrilineal nuclear families, matrilineal families, and bilateral lineal families. This course uses these family structures as a framework to examine how different Indigenous groups have developed distinctive approaches to family organization, marriage systems, gender roles, family relationships, and family life-cycle tasks. The course aims to cultivate students' understanding of family issues from the perspectives of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
3.Taiwanese society has long held many stereotypes about Indigenous families. By exploring the impacts of colonial policies on Indigenous families, as well as the ways in which Indigenous peoples living in traditional tribal communities and those residing in urban areas have adapted to social change, this course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical and contemporary contexts of Indigenous families in Taiwan.
4.In addition to the 16 officially recognized Indigenous peoples of Taiwan, many unrecognized Plains Indigenous groups continue to advocate for official recognition while working to preserve and revitalize their cultural heritage. Accordingly, the course concludes with the themes of ethnic identity and cultural continuity, encouraging students to appreciate the significance of these ongoing efforts.