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LAW7260

Faculty of Law

18 September 2017 16 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Law
OfferedNot offered in 2013

Notes

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Synopsis

This unit will examine the existing international law that promotes/protects human rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples and locate this law within their culture and traditions. Historical and cultural perspectives. A study will be undertaken of the major international instruments that protect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples. Draft United Nations declaration will be discussed. Main focus of discussion will include definition of indigenous peoples, right of self-determination, collective as opposed to individual rights, anti-discrimination, land and resource rights, civil and political participation, rights to language and education

Outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  1. identify the key issues regarding the recognition, protection and enforcement of indigenous rights by way of international law and international fora
  2. research the major theoretical and practical issues regarding the protection of indigenous rights
  3. comment on prospect for reform on the legal rights of indigenous peoples, in the light of current legislative, judicial and political developments
  4. present written and oral analysis of complex problems involving the rights of indigenous peoples in international law.

Assessment

Seminar participation: 10%
Literature review (equivalent to 800 words): 10%
Research paper (6,000 words): 80%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Melissa Castan

Contact hours

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.

Prerequisites

LAW7026