Take one example from the subject materials of 2021. Discuss how a government dealt with post-colonial justice and reconciliation. Suggest the best way in which an apology can be offered to victims and their families for crimes against humanity.

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essay prompt: Colonialism has lasting impact on indigenous language, culture and identity. Take one example from the subject materials of 2021. Discuss how a government dealt with post-colonial justice and reconciliation. Suggest the best way in which an apology can be offered to victims and their families for crimes against humanity.

This is an exam to test your academic skills and intellectual capability if you can utilise theoretical/conceptual materials covered in this subject and incorporate them for your chosen case study. Materials include required, recommended and additional readings, lecture recordings and slides, tutorial slides and notes.  No substantial extra research is required for this assessment. You’re not writing a research paper.

It is to see if you can make a link between given resources and your chosen case, and make a persuasive argument out of it.

Your essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Indicate understanding of the essay topic;
2. Relate the essay topic to the subject matter of Identity;
3. Show evidence of critical analyses;
4. Develop a persuasive argument that is backed up by evidence in a clear and concise manner;
5. Demonstrate general academic skills in quality of writing, referencing and layout.

Your essay must:

1. Include more than five academicreferences (i.e. not general internet sites, Wikipedia, newspapers etc.);
2. Adhere to Harvard citation systems (see above for the style guide);