IA2016 - Australian Indigenous Politics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2017
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Indigenous Centre

Available to all undergraduate students who are eligible to take a level 2 subject.

This subject introduces students to political, social and cultural issues that impact upon Indigenous Australian communities today. Particular attention will be given to current Federal Government Policies and how these policies impede or advance Indigenous Australians aspirations for self-determination in the areas of native title, law and social justice reforms and Indigenous responses to these reforms that have marked the path to reconciliation. Although historical trends are acknowledged in terms of the continuities of colonialism, the focus is on Indigenous communities today. It is essential that students have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject. Those students who do not have access to email must contact the Subject Coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate knowledge of the key issues, achievements, challenges, and struggles in the progress of Indigenous politics in Australia through the development of written reflective arguments that thoughtfully analyse and evaluate issues confronting Indigenous communities today;
• analyse key political institutions, processes and policies by studying their effectiveness in dealing with Indigenous issues relating to self- determination and the struggle for autonomy , Mabo and the fight for native title, law and social justice reforms and Indigenous responses to these reforms;
• evaluate examples of the production and dissemination of racial ideologies through the lens of the mass media and consider its impact upon relationships between Indigenous Peoples and the wider Australian community;
• to develop confidence in critical thinking, online discussion and writing.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coord/Lect:	Ms Sharon Moore.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	multidraft Essays (50%); on-line discussion forums (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.