KRS3010

Koories and social justice

(ART)

Liz Reed

8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: KRS2010 and KRS2020 or permission

Synopsis: The relationship between social justice and Koorie/Aboriginal rights, especially the role of the State and its obligations to the international community. Aboriginal human and civil rights and self-determination. Land rights and native title. Aboriginal sovereignty. Service provision in the areas of health, education, housing and the law.

Assessment: Research essay (3000 words): 45% + Seminar paper (2000 words): 25% + Class test (1 hour): 20% + Attendance and participation: 10%