Crime, Whiteness and Indigenous People

Subject 191-318 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.500

Level:

Undergraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

Usually 37.5 points of second/third year criminology or Political Science subjects.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

 CoordinatorMs S James 

Subject Overview:	This subject will be run as an Indigenous-focused course. It offers an examination of the relationship between Indigenous communities, western law and the practices and institutions of the criminal justice system. It explores differential theoretical perspectives on the processes of Indigenous criminalisation and victimisation, and examines specific issues such as racism, different policing, access to justice and Indigenous-led solutions to law reform and criminal justice empowerment.
Assessment:	An essay of 2500 words 75% (due during semester), and a take-home exam of 1500 words 25% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:	Prescribed Texts:A subject reader will be available from the University Bookshop.
Breadth Options:	This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008. This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future. Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available. 2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	have highly developed cognitive, analytical and problem-solving skills; have an advanced understanding of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing and orally; have sophisticated awareness of cultural, ethnic and gender diversities and their implications; have an ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Notes:	Formerly available as 166-427 Crime, Ethnicity & Race. Students who have completed 166-427 are not permitted to ernol in this subject.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts Diploma in Arts (Criminology) Graduate Certificate in Arts (Australian Indigenous Studies) Graduate Certificate in Criminology Graduate Diploma in Arts (Australian Indigenous Studies) Graduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology)

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