301430 (v.3) Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Multi dimensional relationship of Aboriginal people with the land, the impact of British colonisation, Government policies and dispossession, the law of Native Title and associated economic, social and political issues. Exploration of ways accommodating the legitimate aspirations of all Australians in relation to land.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An appreciation of the significance of land in Aboriginal cultures. An understanding of contemporary issues relating to native title law. An appreciation of how and why Aboriginal interests pertaining to land are relevant to business.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bartlett, R.H. (1993), The Mabo Decision. Sydney, Butterworths. Coombs, H.C. (1994), Aboriginal Autonomy, Issues and Strategies. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Kohen, J. (1993), Aboriginal Environmental Impacts. Sydney, University of New South Wales Press. Rose, D. (1992), Dingo Makes Us Human: Life and Land in Aboriginal Cultural Australian Culture. Melbourne,Cambridge University Press. Horrigan, B. and Young, S. (eds.) (1997), Commercial Implications of Native Title. Sydney, The Federation Press.
Unit Texts:	Cunneen, C. and Liberman, T. (1995), Indigenous People and the Law in Australia, Southwood Press, Butterworth. Colard, K. and Fryer-Smith, S. (1998), Aboriginal Land and Native Title Issues - A Reader. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Major research paper 50%, Minor paper (1) 25%, Minor paper (2) 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y