Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This unit will explore how different cultural understandings and models influence and shape how we interpret the world around us, perceive ourselves and relate to other people. You will build your cultural capability (knowledge, skills and attitudes) in health and community services through self-awareness and reflection on the values, behaviours, beliefs and world views of others. The unit will be underpinned by the cultural knowledge, lived experience and perspectives of diverse individuals, groups and communities, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This understanding will support your ability to engage in respectful relationships, and to make ethical, reflective and culturally-sensitive decisions in diverse professional contexts and environments.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Building Cultural Capability in Health and Community Services |
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| Unit code | ZAC209 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Health |
| Coordinator | Nita O'Callaghan |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise diverse cultural values, behaviours, beliefs and world views
- Identify and evaluate principles of cultural capability in Health and Community Services
- Develop cultural capability in diverse contexts and environments to interact respectfully and make ethical and culturally-sensitive decisions
- Reflect on how different cultural understandings shape perceptions and behaviours to generate plans for self-development
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online learning plus 2 x 1 day face to face workshops. |
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| Assessment | 1. Discussion forum participation (10%) 2. Cultural capability - portfolio of evidence (40%) 3. Interview and analysis (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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