IA3016 - The Political Context of Indigenous Australians 3

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students who have successfully completed this subject at level 2 and other undergraduate students who are eligible to take a level 3 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 explores the perceptions, assumptions and implications resulting from laws and policies introduced since colonisation and the complexities of contemporary Indigenous issues. It will examine the relevance of legislations, policies and procedures in relation to Indigenous Australians at the present time.

Learning Outcomes

• explore and critically analyse government policies towards Indigenous peoples;
• analyze human rights and social justice and the role of advocacy in promoting Indigenous well-being;
• explore the unique nature of Indigenous (collective) Rights and aspirations;
• critically analyze the historical, political, social and cultural frameworks of Indigenous affairs (in the Australian context).

Prerequisites:

IA2016 desirable

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Val Wallace.
Contact hours:	6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Val Wallace.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
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.