Rights and Racism

See where race overlaps with conversations about gender, the media and nationalism. Join in debates about Indigenous policies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights. Address the history of racism in colonial and contemporary Australia.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

Online and other materials

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

27 Aug 2018

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

interrogate concepts and theories of racism and develop technical research skills
trace the relationships between racism and inequality within contemporary society
identify the disdegree on 'race' and issues of representation of 'difference'
critically review the historical development of rights and racism, nationally and internationally.

Topics covered

Topics
- Discourse on 'race' and racism
- The social construction of whiteness
- Racism and representation
- History of racism in colonial Australia
- Racism and nationalism
- New racism
- Racism and gender
- Racism and the media
- Indigenous Australians and the law
- The legal system
- Addressing racism
- Reconciliation
Study resources
- Online Materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Resources and Links
- Other Materials
  - Video
  - Video
  - Audio

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the theories and concepts of rights and racism, through the studying of discourse on 'race', the intersections between rights, racism, nationalism and gender, the politics and policies of 'Aboriginal affairs', debates surrounding Indigenous rights and a history of racism in colonial and contemporary Australia.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - 2025 words (45%)
Assignment 2 - 1575 words (35%)
Assignment 3 - Review essay 900 words (20%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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