This course examines public policy through the lens of the relationships between First Nations peoples and the state in Australia. The course will explore the shifting relations between First Nations peoples and colonial, state/territory and Commonwealth governments from invasion and colonisation until today, and trace the associated approaches to public policy. It is focused on understanding and assessing significant public policies which affect First Nations peoples.
The course equips students to understand how public policy affects First Nations peoples differently. It investigates the public policy objectives of governments and how these relate to the rights and aspirations of First Nations peoples. It introduces students to the competing interests and key agents that shape the development, implementation, and delivery of public policies that affect First Nations peoples, including First Nations activism for policy change.
The course examines a number of contemporary case studies to illustrate a range of approaches to public policy. Areas covered include agreement making, land rights and native title, economic development, labour market policy and education policy. The course includes guest lectures from First Nations and non-Indigenous experts in a range of public policy fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- contribute to the assessment of public policies that affect First Nations peoples in Australia, including through a range of approaches to critical analysis;
- understand how the changes to the relationships between First Nations peoples and the state relate to changes to public policy; and
- critically evaluate competing interests in Indigenous public policy and the processes of policy-making.
Indicative Assessment
- Major essay, 3000 words (60) [LO null]
- Reflective journal entries, 10 x 250-300 words (30) [LO null]
- Tutorial participation (10) [LO null]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
There are no inherent requirements
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Prescribed texts are not required.
Assumed Knowledge
INDG1001 (Indigenous Peoples, Populations and Communities) is recommended but not required.
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3120 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4800 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7757 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |
