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Abolition on Indigenous Land (CRIM20011)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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While First Nations people have been resisting and fighting for transformative change of Australian carceral systems for decades, in 2020 these demands were given renewed attention following the state-sanctioned killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in the United States. Engaging with interdisciplinary material that provides critical perspectives on systems of imprisonment, surveillance and policing, this subject offers students an introduction to carceral abolition. In doing so we examine contemporary debates surrounding approaches to reforming Australia’s carceral systems, and consider grassroots social movements, which build pressure for change and advocate for alternative non-carceral responses to harm and violence. Grounded in materials that centre First Nations sovereignty and abolitionist praxis, this subject will introduce students to several guest speakers who are doing abolitionist work in the community.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop an understanding and awareness of carceral abolition and its relationship to First Nations sovereignty.
- Develop a nuanced understanding of key theoretical issues involved in carceral abolition and become familiar with several abolitionist projects currently operating in the community.
- Identify and analyse contemporary debates surrounding carceral reform, and gain a nuanced understanding of the relationship between reform and abolition.
- Critically engage in informed and reasonable discussion of ideas and issues, including those involving sensitivities, which relate to carceral abolition and alternative non-carceral responses to harm and violence.
Generic skills
- Develop an understanding of relevant critical theories and methods;
- Develop greater capacity for critical self-reflection based on an understanding between ethics and place;
- Have the ability to work effectively individually and collectively;
- Have the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and comprehensively; and
- Produce high quality written material that encompasses the complexities and sensitivities of carceral abolition on Indigenous land.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Criminology at Level 1
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective Essay
| Week 5 | 25% |
Group Presentation
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 15% |
Research Essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | 0% |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Specialisation (formal) Criminology - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023