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<p>This unit explores key concepts, theories, issues and debates relating to the recognition and protection of human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples in Australia and internationally. The unit will provide students with a broad overview of the development and consolidation of the international human rights regime, as well as of the relationship between international and domestic law within the Australian context. In particular, the unit is focused on an examination of the emergence, impacts and ongoing role of the international Indigenous peoples’ movement in advocating for Indigenous rights in Australia and around the world. Within a rights-based framework, students will critically engage with a series of social and political issues and debates relating to the status and experiences of Indigenous peoples in settler-colonial Australia. The unit is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage ethically with questions and debates concerning the recognition and protection of both human and Indigenous rights in Australia and internationally, and thus to enable them to become culturally competent Australian and global citizens.</p>
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<li>An introduction to human rights</li>
<li>The international human rights regime</li>
<li>Human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples</li>
<li>The international Indigenous peoples’ movement</li>
<li>Indigenous rights under international law</li>
<li>The recognition and protection of rights in Australia</li>
<li>The Stolen Generations</li>
<li>Rights to land and native title</li>
<li>The right to self-determination</li>
<li>Racial discrimination</li>
<li>The Northern Territory Intervention</li>
<li>Indigenous peoples and the criminal justice system</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit explores key concepts, theories, issues and debates relating to the recognition and protection of human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples in Australia and internationally. The unit will provide students with a broad overview of the development and consolidation of the international human rights regime, as well as of the relationship between international and domestic law within the Australian context. In particular, the unit is focused on an examination of the emergence, impacts and ongoing role of the international Indigenous peoples’ movement in advocating for Indigenous rights in Australia and around the world. Within a rights-based framework, students will critically engage with a series of social and political issues and debates relating to the status and experiences of Indigenous peoples in settler-colonial Australia. The unit is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage ethically with questions and debates concerning the recognition and protection of both human and Indigenous rights in Australia and internationally, and thus to enable them to become culturally competent Australian and global citizens.</p>
Unit content
<ul> <li>An introduction to human rights</li> <li>The international human rights regime</li> <li>Human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples</li> <li>The international Indigenous peoples’ movement</li> <li>Indigenous rights under international law</li> <li>The recognition and protection of rights in Australia</li> <li>The Stolen Generations</li> <li>Rights to land and native title</li> <li>The right to self-determination</li> <li>Racial discrimination</li> <li>The Northern Territory Intervention</li> <li>Indigenous peoples and the criminal justice system</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/indsl2006">090311 - Indigenous Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "BAXDC1002" / "BAXDC1004" / "FEAFN1102" / "INDOL1002" / "INDSL1000" / "INDSL1001" / "INDSL1004"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "ATSGC2369" / "ATSGC3369" / "INDSL2369" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=INDSL3006" target="_blank">INDSL3006</a>" / "INDSL3369"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explore and analyse key issues and debates regarding human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples in Australia and around the world</p>
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<p>Examine the variety of legal frameworks and instruments relevant to the recognition and protection of human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples</p>
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<p>Appraise the position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures in relation to both human and Indigenous rights</p>
S1
<p>Analyse concepts, theories, issues and instruments relevant to the recognition and protection of human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples</p>
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<p>Develop skills in research and communication, including academic argumentation and referencing</p>
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<p>Engage with diverse cultural contexts and demonstrate culturally inclusive practices</p>
A1
<p>Critically analyse and reflect on key issues and debates concerning human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples</p>
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<p>Apply relevant conceptual and theoretical frameworks to issues and debates regarding the status and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australia</p>
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<p>Engage ethically with questions and debates relating to the rights of Indigenous peoples in Australia and around the world</p>
Assessment
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<p>Reflective activities responding to course content and materials</p>
<p>Reflective journal</p>
<p>20–35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Academic essay on a topic or question related to course content</p>
<p>Minor essay</p>
<p>25–40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A2, A3
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<p>Academic essay on a topic or question related to course content</p>
<p>Major essay</p>
<p>35–45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/indsl2006">090311 - Indigenous Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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