KRS3010

Koories and social justice

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: KRS2010 and KRS2020

Objectives To establish a basic understanding of Koorie issues in regard to the application of British law and social justice, and to provide a starting point from which to pursue further information for other assessment, and for general knowledge.

Synopsis A study of the application of British law, Koorie perspectives and their reaction to it will be the focus of studies in first semester, plus an examination of service provision particularly in the areas of education, legal services, health and housing. Students will be expected to research current policies in these areas as well as address the question of social justice as it applies to Koorie Australians at both macro and micro levels.

Assessment Research paper (3000 words): 40%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
* Tutorial paper and written summary (1000 words): 10%
* Attendance and participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

Bird G The `civilizing mission': Race and the construction of crime Contemporary Legal Issues, 1987
Edwards W (ed.) Traditional Aboriginal society: A reader Macmillan, 1987
Reynolds H The law of the land Penguin, 1987
Stephenson M and Ratnapala S (eds) Mabo: A judicial revolution UQP, 1993
Theophanous A Understanding social justice: An Australian perspective Elkia Books, 1993