IA2016 - Australian Indigenous Politics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students and other undergraduate students who are eligible to take a level 2 subject.

This subject introduces students to the political, social and cultural issues that impact upon Indigenous Australian communities today. Issues such as community based responses to social justice concerns and the intergenerational effects of past practices are examined through on-line learning activities, including the discussion board. Therefore it is essential that students have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject. The subject explores Mabo and Native Title, Government Legislation and Reconciliation. Today's colonisation and the struggle for autonomy are critically analysed to discuss whether the current policy of self-determination impedes or advances Indigenous Australians aspirations for controlling their own destinies. Although historical trends are acknowledged in terms of the continuities of colonialism, the focus is on Indigenous communities today. Those students who do not have access to email must contact the Subject Coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse the impact of specific legislation and policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• examine the Mabo case and the fight for Native Title;
• discuss the intergenerational effects of past practices and the impact on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• discuss the complexities of contemporary Indigenous peoples struggle for autonomy and debate the efforts and initiatives that have been undertaken by Indigenous people to work towards self-determination;
• critically analyse the concept of reconciliation and how this may be achieved.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Ms Sharon Moore.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	essays (50%); on-line tutorial critiques (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.