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IA2016:03

The Political Context of Indigenous Australians 2

Townsville, Cairns, External

HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 13 hours tutorials. Semester 2. Videolinked to Townsville campus.

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students who have successfully completed this subject at level 1 and other undergraduate students who are eligible to take a level 2 subject.

Staff:

Ms V Wallace.

This subject examines the effects of change over time on Indigenous Australians' beliefs, values and equality through the introduction of a Western political regime. The association between Indigenous Australians and the legal system and how history, directly and indirectly, has affected the present state of Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

examine the Western regime and its impact on Indigenous Australians;

develop a rights-based terms of reference in critically analysing government policies towards Indigenous Australians;

develop an understanding of the unique nature of Indigenous Legal Issues;

gain an understanding of the complex social and legal issues facing Indigenous Australians in contemporary Australia.

gain a knowledge of human rights and social justice and the role of advocacy in promoting Indigenous well-being through law reform.

Assessment by:

Townsville, Cairns

Group work - debate (30%); written debate report (20%); critical analysis (50%).

External

Literature review (50%); critical analysis (50%).