303306 (v.1) CAS - Indigenous Political Contexts 212

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

30.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Co Requisite(s):

303305 (v.1) CAS - Project Planning Principles 211 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Self-determination and self-management - concepts explored, principles, potential for fulfilment and conflict. The Australian political and legal system - separation of powers, levels of government and powers, political process, international relationships. Options for change - potential and limitations of policies, achievement strategies in contemporary situations. Relationships of self-determination and self-management to project planning and the role of employees. Principles of critical reflection and their application to community development and management practice.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, the student will have- Described in brief the structure and function of the Australian federal system of government. Distinguished between self-determination and self-management within local, state and national levels of government. Identify public policy constraints on self-determination and self-management at a local, state and national level of functioning. Described strategies to promote self-determination and self-management of indigenous people in a variety of locations. Critically reflected on the application of community development and management principles within various indigenous settings.

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:

Crough, G., (1994). Aboriginal Sovereignty and Self-Government. Social Alternatives. Vol. 13, No. 1, 22-24. House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs., (1990). Our Future Ourselves - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CommunityControl, Management and Resources, Canberra - AGPS. Rowse, T., (1992). Remote possibilities - The Aboriginal Domain and the Administrative Imagination. Canberra, Australian National University. Yu, P., (1994). 'Aboriginal Peoples, Federalism and Self-determination. Social Alternatives. Vol. 13, No. 1, 19-21.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment (1), Group discussion report, Exercise sheets. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y