IKC303 Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control (8)

Abstract

This subject frames policy developments in Indigenous affairs since 1967 from Indigenous standpoints and critically examines Indigenous politics in relation to a dominant political structure. Specific policy developments and legislative determinations are critically examined from Indigenous perspectives and considered in light of Indigenous pursuits of rights and self-determination. Students will become familiar with policy developments since 1967, including the discourses that formed the basis of initial federal Land Rights legislation, the constraints of self-management and will critically analyse current Government initiatives including the Northern Territory Emergency Response and Closing the Gap. This subject explores the workings of policy implementation and how this impacts on the pursuit of Indigenous interests. Students will be asked to examine their position in relation to Indigenous politics.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Distance	Dubbo Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: IKC303
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	Centre for Indigenous Studies

Assumed Knowledge

General understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures, histories and contemporary realities and the specifics of policies and practices 1788-1967.

Enrolment restrictions

General understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures, histories and contemporary realities and the specifics of policies and practices 1788-1967.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to explain the features of distinct policy eras and key legislation and critically evaluate the discourses that informed them
Be able to describe Indigenous political standpoints and use them to critically analyse Australian political structures and directions in Indigenous policy
Be able to evaluate contemporary policies and policy implementation in Indigenous affairs and the capacity of Indigenous people to pursue their political interests
Be able to critically reflect on distributions of power and personal positioning in Indigenous policy development and implementation

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Indigenous political activism to 1967
The building blocks of dominance: nation-state, sovereignty and representative democracy
The 1967 referendum: ideological and practical implications
New powers: Federal actions in the 1970s and the discourses that informed them
Experiments in autonomy: curtailing self-management
The pursuit of rights: land rights, human rights, Indigenous rights
The contemporary Indigenous policy landscape: the �Intervention�, Closing the Gap
Contested delivery: structural, cultural and ideological issues in policy implementation
Emerging arenas: Representation; Constitutional reform; The attainment of Indigenous rights

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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

Handbook 2014