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Native Title Law and Policy
Undergraduate | UNE-LAW364 | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
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Native Title Law and Policy
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- explain key aspects of Australian law, policy and practice in relation to native title and how it relates to broader issues of Aboriginal culture and law;
- critically analyse and evaluate case law, legislation and commentary in relation to native title and policy with reference to international legal frameworks, comparative contexts and Indigenous perspectives;
- evaluate complex legal issues in the context of native title and propose strategies for law reform and development; and
- demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to resolve legal problems.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
There's a growing awareness that First Peoples’ laws, knowledges and cultures make a vital contribution to sustainable natural resource management and caring for country. First Peoples’ ownership and control of their lands, cultural property and knowledges are human rights, recognised in international law and essential to ensuring community wellbeing, as well as achieving social justice. In Australia, native title, cultural heritage and intellectual property laws have emerged and evolved to give expression to these rights. In this subject, you will critically examine the legal frameworks for recognition of First Peoples’ rights regarding country, culture and knowledge from international and comparative perspectives. Knowledge of these issues is invaluable for fields such as native title and cultural heritage, mining and natural resource management, environmental law, intellectual property and human rights.
Discussion Forum Participation: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Research Essay: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Take Home Exam: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4- Discussion Forum Participation (10%)
- Take Home Exam (40%)
- Research Essay (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-LAW-DEG-2024 - Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
and one of
- UNE-LAW162-Criminal Law
UNE-LAW312 (Not currently available)
and one of
- UNE-LAW172-Contract Law
UNE-LAW272 (Not currently available)
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in Bachelor of Laws (4 Years).
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
UNE-LAW-DEG