166-230 On Country Learning: Indigenous Studies

A quota of 30 students applied to this subject. Students may obtain a quota application form from the Department of Political Science.

Completion of first-year subject 166-010 Indigenous People and the State.

The Indigenous studies 'On Country Learning' course is unique in that it will be taught by one of the foremost academic institutions in Australia (University of Melbourne) and it will be auspiced by two of its traditional academic disciples of politics and history. Both disciplines are making a significant contribution to the development and teaching of Indigenous studies within the academy. The subject will provide an in depth study of the historic Indigenous political struggle for racial equality, land justice, heritage control, and for self determination, by focusing on the Yorta Yorta as a case study. It will embrace a number of relevant Indigenous political and historic themes. These will focus on pre- and post-contact history, colonisation, government policies and administration, land/heritage management, and the Yorta Yorta politico-legal struggle for their inherent rights to land, heritage, water and self determination.

Reflective essay and field-based assessment totalling 4000 words

A list of readings will be available prior to commencement of subject.