AIS2030

Land Rights and Native Title (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Gippsland: Lyell Wilson and Clayton: TBA

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit undertakes a study of the High Court Mabo decision, the Native Title Act and an historical overview of land rights decisions. The main topics will include an examination of land tenure, British law, colonisation, sovereignty, the land rights movement from an historical and contemporary perspective.

Assessment: Tutorial presentation and written summary (700 words): 25% + Essay (1800 words): 35% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: One 2 hour seminar per week

Prerequisites: AIS1010 or AIS1011 or equivalent

Prohibitions: AIS3030, KRS2030, KRS3030, GSC3803 (2000 and previously)