Living and Working with Cultural Diversity unit (CZZ104)

Introduction

In this online unit, you will develop your understanding of culture and the need for cultural responsiveness and cultural safety. You will begin to see culture in broad terms, and to explore the cultural and social influences that shape your own beliefs, values and behaviour and your own experiences of oppression and privilege. You will reflect on how all this affects how you interact with others, and practice responding in open minded, curious ways when your values and expectations are challenged. You will draw on unit readings and reliable literature to plan your lifelong journey of living and working effectively in a world where inequitable life experiences and outcomes based on factors including race, class, ethnicity, language, gender, ability and sexuality persist. While the unit focuses on cultural responsiveness in an Australian context, international exemplars and research are included.

Summary

Unit name	Living and Working with Cultural Diversity
Unit code	CZZ104
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Ms Rachael Berry
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically reflect on your own cultural identity, values, and experiences of privilege or marginalisation, and explain how these shape assumptions, behaviours, and interactions with others.
• Demonstrate an emerging commitment to cultural responsiveness and cultural safety by recognising the impact of social and cultural factors on health equity and professional practice.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully in culturally complex or challenging situations.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

XBR104

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning 4 hours weekly; Tutorial (online) 1 hour weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly
Assessment	Guided Reflection (25%)|Video analysis (35%)|Assignment (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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