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Indigenous Justice Issues unit (HAB308)

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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

This interdisciplinary unit engages students in a detailed study of Indigenous experience of social and legal systems from invasion/colonisation to the present day. Beginning with the global historical context, the unit traces the ongoing struggle for Indigenous justice from the violent colonial frontier to the era of social media. The unit explores issues including Land Rights and Native Title, criminal justice, Indigenous ownership of intellectual and cultural property, and treaty negotiations at the local and national levels. Where appropriate, comparisons are drawn from the experience of Indigenous people in other places.

Summary

Unit name Indigenous Justice Issues
Unit code HAB308
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline History and Classics|Law|Politics and International Relations|Sociology and Criminology
Coordinator Doctor Michael Guerzoni
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse and compare Indigenous experience of Australian legal and justice systems through critical review
  • Evaluate historical interaction between Indigenous and Australian law through case studies and examples
  • Discuss and appraise contexts in which these themes are explored within Indigenous Justice Issues

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090311 $2,124.00 $996.00 not applicable $2,142.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (2 hours) and weekly (on-campus) tutorials (1 hours)

Online: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (2 hours) and weekly participation in discussion boards (1 hours) 

AssessmentParticipation (10%)|Review Essay (20%)|Take-home exam (30%)|Essay (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings for this unit will be provided by the Unit Coordinator via the Libary's 'Reading Lists' page.
Recommended

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