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


 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 90311 Indigenous Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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