LAW5348 Indigenous rights and international law
Faculty of Law
LAW5348 Indigenous rights and international law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It needs LAW5304.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5348
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW5348
No unit lists LAW5348 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Please note that the prerequisite subject can be waived in consultation with the Chief Examiner. For example, the subject may be waived if the candidate has gained sufficient knowledge through prior learning or experience, or a clear willingness to do adequate reading in advance of this subject.
Overview
This unit will examine the existing international law that promotes/protects human rights and freedoms of Indigenous peoples and locate this law within their culture and traditions, as well as within the international law context. The major international instruments that protect and promote the rights of Indigenous peoples will be evaluated. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and work in other UN fora will be discussed. Australia forms the basis of case study. Includes focus on legal and community definitions of Indigenous peoples, understanding the right of self-determination, collective as opposed to individual rights, anti-discrimination, land and resource rights, civil and political participation, rights of identity, language and education.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5348.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to recognition, protection and enforcement of Indigenous rights in context of international law and international fora, with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the protection of Indigenous rights at international law.
- 3
Conduct research in Indigenous rights based on knowledge of appropriate international law research principles and methods.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the rights of Indigenous peoples in international law.
Workload and teaching
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Where it fits
LAW5348 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Marilyn Pittard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5348?
You need LAW5304 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is LAW5348 offered?
LAW5348 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Which majors and minors include LAW5348?
LAW5348 is part of Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.