This unit is only available to students who have been accepted into the prescribed in-country program. For further information, please contact the Unit Coordinator, Dr. Taufiq Tanasaldy: taufiq.tanasaldy@utas.edu.au.
Introduction
This is a co-requisite unit for students undertaking overseas study programs in the College of Arts, Law and Education. Students will undertake this unit concurrently with their primary degree. Using materials available through Creative Commons, the unit comprises a number of themes that encompass the three stages of the overseas study experience: pre-departure, in-country and return. The particular focus is on 'Bringing the Learning Home' and on making the most of overseas study as an opportunity for lifelong learning. The themes are broadly categorised as Exploration, Reflection, Stereotypes, Cultural relativism, Communication, Adaptation and Coping, Transformation, Education and culture, and Professionalism.
Upon completion of the unit students will be able to:
- Reinterpret intercultural challenges as learning opportunities
- Reflect on their own intercultural skills
- Notice and interpret subtle cultural differences
- Consolidate and generalise the lessons that they have learnt while sojourning overseas
- Apply critical reflective abilities to their own cultural orientations
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Bringing the World Back Home |
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| Unit code | HUM107 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Global Cultures and Languages |
| Coordinator | Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is offered fully online. Students are required to study the teaching modules and do the required activities within the study period. Some of the modules are to be taken while students are in-country. All students are required to attend one pre-departure session. |
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| Assessment | This unit is offered fully online. Students are required to study the teaching modules and do the required activities within the study period. Some of the modules are to be taken while students are in-country. All students are required to attend one pre-departure session. The assessment will comprise:
Students also need to pass hurdle requirements as required by the in-country program. Assessment will be on a pass/fail basis. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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