IA2016 - The Political Context of Indigenous Australians 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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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.
Information in relation to this subject is available on LearnJCU, therefore access to the World Wide Web will be an advantage in completing this subject. Those students who do not have Internet access must contact the Subject Coordinator to acquire the relevant materials. 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 Outcomes
- develop a rights-based terms of reference in critically analysing government policies towards Indigenous Australians;
- examine the unique nature of Indigenous Legal Issues;
- examine the Western regime and its impact on Indigenous Australians;
- explore the complex social and legal issues facing Indigenous Australians in contemporary Australia;
- explore human rights and social justice and the role of advocacy in promoting Indigenous well- being through law reform.
| Prerequisites: | IA1016 desirable |
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| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mrs Val Wallace. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (50%). |
| , Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mrs Val Wallace. |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | (50%); (50%). |
| , , Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mrs Val Wallace. |
| Contact hours: |
|
| Assessment: | (50%); (50%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.