LAWS2238 Indigenous Australians and the Law
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Law |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Laws |
| Offered in | LAWS2238 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course aims to arm students with an understanding of, and a critical approach to, the law as it applies to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. It presents that law in its historical and cultural context, highlighting problems which stem from that context for the definition of 'Aboriginality' itself and for the relationship between indigenous Australians and the state. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Details of the final assessment will be provided on the course home page by the first week of semester. |
| Workload |
Three hours per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Law |
| Requisite Statement |
Australian Public Law LAWS2201, Criminal Law and Procedure LAWS1206. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Please refer to LAWS2238 course home page. |
| Other Information | This course touches on a wide range of legal areas and concepts and therefore is best undertaken by students later in their degree. |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
