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301452 (v.2) Aboriginal Land and Native Title 501
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 of accommodating the legitimate aspirations of all Australians in relation to land. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A strong appreciation of the significance of land in Aboriginal cultures. A sophisticated 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major paper 50%, Minor paper 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90311 Indigenous Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | 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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