James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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IA3017:03

Community Management and Development 3

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: IA1015 IA2017

26 lectures, 26 tutorials. First or second semester on-campus and flexible delivery (Townsville campus); first or second semester flexible delivery (Cairns campus).

Staff: Mr J Scott.

This subject will cover a broad range of considerations relevant to Indigenous peoples working within the public sector, the private sector and community-based organisations.

Learning Objectives:

  1. gain an understanding of the historical, political, social and cultural frameworks of Indigenous affairs (in the Australian context);
  2. develop a rights based terms of reference in critically analysing government policies and funding towards Indigenous Australians;
  3. development an understanding of the unique nature of Indigenous organisations;
  4. gain an understanding of the unique relationship between government and Indigenous organisations and Indigenous communities;
  5. gain a knowledge of human rights and social justice and the role of advocacy in promoting Indigenous well-being through community organisations.

Assessment by attendance (10%); participation (10%); journal (activities-based) (30%); oral seminar (20%); formal academic writing (30%).

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