This unit (ASX5000) is designed for students undertaking an approved postgraduate program in a number of Colleges within the Cluster of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities. Students participate in an organised short-term or long-term study tour for the purposes of formal study combined with experiential learning in a particular culture and society. Through living, experiencing and engaging in different real-life intercultural interactions, students participate in a series of seminars hosted or organised by agencies, institutions or organisations approved by the students' course coordinators in respective Colleges.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASX5000
Prerequisites
Completion of an Undergraduate degree
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically reflect upon other cultures and societies through experiential learning; | ||
| 2. | Demonstrate a good understanding of a particular theoretical framework and/or practical skills through cultural lens; | ||
| 3. | Critically commentate upon the role of culture in ethical decision making or problem solving; and | ||
| 4. | Persuasively advocate their recommendations in both written and oral form to socially and culturally diverse audiences. | ||
| 5. | Demonstrate specific disciplinary knowledge and skills in areas of the negotiated content related course of study to provide a theoretical framework through which to anticipate and respond to authentic complex intercultural interactions; | ||
| 6. | Develop analytical skills to probe, critically review, decode and evaluate culturally significant objects; |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Journal | 4 reflective journal entries completed during the study tour | 30% |
| Presentation | 20 minutes seminar presentation at the Community Development Symposium to various stakeholders | 20% |
| Report | Final report summarising key learning acquired from study tour, linking community development theories and principles | 50% |
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