THE POLITICS OF INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA
ABS2PIA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore a wide range of topics relating to political issues and theoretical understandings relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. This subject enables you to understand Indigenous politics on a global as well as local scale and how Indigenous rights interface with colonisation, government legislation, and policies. Students will gain deeper understanding of the context of 'Treaty', 'Aboriginal self-determination', 'constitutional change', 'reconciliation' and many other topics relating to First Nations recognition and Australia n nationhood. The subject will explore a diverse range of case examples and events to build an understanding of contemporary colonialism and Indigenous political trends. This subject critically examines the politics of Australian constitutional change, native title and treaty, resistance politics, grass roots political movements and government initiatives. Students intending to major in Aboriginal Studies are strongly advised to take this subject. Prior knowledge of Australian colonialism and race relations will be an advantage to students.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Andrews
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy: Sovereignty, Black Power, Land Rights and the State
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Foley, GarySchaap, AndrewHowell, Edwina
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Groupwork (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Small essay (1000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2,000 word major essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |