law2ind indigenous australians and the law

INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AND THE LAW

LAW2IND

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students in this subject examine the various ways in which the law has an impact upon Indigenous Australians. Commencing with an analysis of the nature of sovereignty and the implications of the Mabo judgement, students examine a number of different topics where the law has had (or continues to have) an impact upon the lives of Indigenous Australians, either in an oppressive or beneficial manner. Specifically, the over-representation of Indigenous Australians at every level of the criminal justice system will be addressed. Students will also consider the operation of specific protective legislation, such as the various cultural heritage provisions, and the adequacy of protection afforded for Aboriginal art in intellectual property law.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesLAW1DR AND LAW1LIM

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsLAW1IAL

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Indigenous Legal Issues

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMcRae, Nettheim, Beacroft, McNamara

YearN/A

Edition/Volume4TH EDN

PublisherTHOMSON

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

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Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and critique materials relating to areas of the law that impact upon Indigenous Australians.
02. Develop and practice collaborative research Team work and advocacy
03. Discuss, in an informed manner relying on arguments drawn from researched materials, contemporary legal issues relating to Indigenous Australians.
04. Locate, by means of legal research, materials discussing legal issues in relation to Indigenous Australians

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