IKP105 Introduction to Indigenous Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)
CSU Discipline Area: No CSUDC details currently are available.
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines the impact of historical policies and practices upon Indigenous communities and families and explores a number of issues which are of concern to contemporary Indigenous Australians including; human rights, health, education, employment, land and criminal justice. It introduces students to the United Nations system of human rights including Australia’s obligations.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: IKP105
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Diploma of Indigenous and General Studies.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to
- critically examine post invasion policies and practices and their impact on Indigenous communities and families
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary issues which impact on Indigenous peoples and communities
- critically examine Australia’s obligations under the United Nations for the protection of Indigenous Australian Human Rights
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- United Nations Human Rights System
- Invasion and Frontier
- Historical policies including Protection, Segregation and Assimilation
- Political Activism and the Struggle for Rights
- Health and Housing
- Education and Employment
- Criminal Justice
- Land Rights, Native Title and Treaty
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
The Residential School is compulsory for students enrolled in the Diploma of Indigenous and General Studies Distance Education mode. It will introduce students to the writing skills required for university study, including basic concepts of academic writing including, but not limited to assessment types, linking assessment to marking criteria, how to summarise information, and how to reference appropriately.
Specialised Resources
Distance Education students will be required to participate in the Diploma of Indigenous and General Studies 5 day Residential School at Dubbo Campus. This may involve travel for non-local students. Students undertaking the Diploma of Indigenous and General Studies via Distance Education mode are eligible for Away From Base Allowance which will assist with travel related costs.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.