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Unit name Indigenous Peoples and the Law
Unit code LAW182
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Law
Discipline Global Cultures and Languages|Law
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Compare the historical and contemporary role of Indigenous legal traditions and legal practices in Australia and other relevant countries.
  2. Identify and apply in specific contexts, the laws, institutions and policies that affect Indigenous peoples, especially in regard to land rights and environmental management.
  3. Assess directions for law reform relating to Indigenous peoples.

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Prerequisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

LAW620

Teaching

Assessment

Coursework essay, 2500 words (40%), Final Exam, 2 hours (40%), Tutorial participation (20%).

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