Through critical social inquiry this course examines the triangular relationship between indigenous peoples or communities, the agents that target their resources for extraction or conservation, and the various agencies and organisations involved in resource governance. After examining some foundational concepts in the first three weeks, the course uses a series of case studies to examine four major themes in resource negotiations with indigenous peoples: the relationships and roles of different actors, institutional contexts, knowledge and power. These themes are examined in a variety of national settings across the Asia-Pacific region (including Australia) in order to compare and contrast indigenous resource negotiations in these different jurisdictions.
The course involves in-depth exploration of the issues and relationships involved in environmental management with indigenous peoples. A major component is a research-based case study of the student's choosing, supervised and peer reviewed during the course. This is a required course for students undertaking the MAAPD (Environment and Society) specialisation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Students who satisfy the requirements of this course will have the knowledge and skills, in relation to indigenous peoples and natural resources, to:
1. Understand and compare the social and political context for interaction between indigenous, civil society, state and private sector actors in selected countries of the Asia-Pacific.
2. Explain the significance of and parameters for equitable and informed negotiation over resource issues between these groups.
3. At a case-specific level, carry out in-depth research and detailed analysis on the critical social factors and issues affecting relationships between these actors, and evaluate current processes.
4. Design and contribute to the implementation of effective and collaborative negotiation processes between indigenous and other actors.
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
Semester 1
This course is provided through flexible delivery to both on campus and off campus students. Off-campus students will be required to participate in online discussions.
Indicative Assessment
1. Case study proposal (10%; Learning outcomes 1,2 & 3): the proposal (250 words; 5%) presents background and major issues/themes to be examined in the case study project and a reference list. Each student will also peer review 2 proposals (2 x 100 words; 5%).
2. Learning Portfolio with four tasks related to an online role-play about resource negotiations between indigenous, state, private, and civil society actors (50%; Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4)
a. Group statement (500 words; 10%; Learning outcome 1 & 4) demonstrates each group’s analysis and understanding of its role and interests in the form of a statement that introduces it to other groups.
b. Individual contribution to group negotiations (ongoing over 7 weeks; 20%; Learning outcome 4): online evidence of student contribution to their group through research, strategy development and negotiation with other groups.
c. Contribution to online debrief about the role play (3 x 100-200 word posts, 10%; Learning outcomes 2 & 4), in responding to debrief questions and posts by other students.
d. Reflection paper (1000 words, 10%; Learning outcomes 1, 2 & 4), which examines the role play process and outcomes in light of concepts and literature covered in the course.
3. Case study (4,500-5,000 words; 40%; Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4) analyses the relationships and negotiations between indigenous and other actors over natural resources in a specific national and local context, in order to draw wider lessons and implications for indigenous engagement in the use and management of natural resources. The case study will particularly focus on the themes of ‘power’, ‘knowledge’, ‘community’ and ‘institutions’ covered in the course.
Summary: Proposal (10%); Learning Portfolio (50%); Case study (40%)
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Workload
230 hours (inclusive of class contact).
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
N/A
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3084 | |
| 2014 | $4956 | |
| 2013 | $4944 | |
| 2012 | $4944 | |
| 2011 | $4848 | |
| 2010 | $4716 | |
| 2009 | $4572 | |
| 2008 | $4572 | |
| 2007 | $4572 | |
| 2006 | $4572 | |
| 2005 | $4572 | |
| 2004 | $3852 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $7236 |
| 2014 | $7524 |
| 2013 | $7512 |
| 2012 | $7512 |
| 2011 | $7512 |
| 2010 | $7500 |
| 2009 | $7236 |
| 2008 | $7236 |
| 2007 | $7236 |
| 2006 | $7236 |
| 2005 | $7236 |
| 2004 | $7236 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3735 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
