Course outline. Code: SCS290 Title: Understanding Cultural Diversity

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1 Course outline Code: SCS290 Title: Faculty of Arts, Business and Law School of Social Sciences Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2016 Course Coordinator: Mr David Hollinsworth [email protected] Tel: What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This course examines the construction and maintenance of cultural difference and identity in the context of Australian immigration and multiculturalism. It explores how the concepts of identity, cultural diversity, representation, and racism unfold in the public domain and how minorities are represented as the 'other'. Furthermore, the course explores contemporary debates surrounding national identity, global citizenship, social inclusion, governance, and Australia's treatment of asylum seekers. 1.2 Course content Race, nation and belonging Colonialism, racialization and theories of racism History of racialization in Australia Post-war Immigration in Australia Being Australian: nationalism and values Refugees and asylum seekers in Australia Issues of Citizenship and Belonging Multiculturalism and National Identity Experiences of Muslims in Australia Experiences of African refugees in Australia Combating Racism and Anti-racist strategies Professional Literacy and Cultural Diversity 2. Unit value 12 units

2 Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Demonstrate awareness of basic theoretical approaches to immigration, multiculturalism, identity, culture, race/ethnicity, and diversity Understand the public debates and discourses on diversity and social cohesion Critically analyse social and community issues from the perspectives of the other Understand the impact of cultural diversity on ethical professional practices, especially social and community work practice 1 and 3 Knowledgeable. Empowered. 1, 2b and 3 Creative and critical thinkers. Engaged. 1 and 3 Creative and critical thinkers. Ethical. 1, 2a, 2b and 3 Ethical. Empowered. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites Any 2 courses or enrolled in AR505, AR605 or AR Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites SCS Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

3 Page Assessment tasks Task No. Assessment Tasks Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? 1 Essay Individual 30% 1500 words Tuesday, Week 5, 5pm 2a Tutorial Individual 10% N/A Throughout participation semester 2b Tutorial Individual 10% 500 words Throughout presentation semester 3 Essay Individual 50% 2500 words Friday, Week 13, 5pm 100% Where should I submit it? In tutorial Hard copy to tutor Assessment Task 1: Essay Goal: To critically apply your knowledge to specific questions to demonstrate you understand the basic concepts Product: Essay Format: You will be required to write an essay in response to one of a selection of questions concerning issues raised in Weeks 1-5. The essay topics will be posted on in Week 1. Criteria Content: Relevant, detailed and critical. Addressing all major issues. Recognising conflicting theories and explanation. Argument: Logically consistent and demonstrating critical analysis. Adequately supported through and use of referenced evidence. Originality: Arguments indicate originality and independence of thought. Structure: Arguments effectively presented, organised and logically ordered. Evidence of careful reading in planning, preparation and writing. Effective introduction and conclusion. Clarity and Expression: Clear quality of expression. Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Referencing: Evidence referenced with page numbers for paraphrasing as well as quotations, and documented through correct use of citations, quotations and bibliography. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Problem solving Assessment Task 2a: Tutorial participation Goal: Product: Format: To create an environment of critical engagement and collaborative learning Engagement and You are required to read all the required weekly readings and be familiar with the issues these raise. You will demonstrate that you have completed the readings through active questioning and responding in the tutorials which demonstrates you are following the. Tutorial attendance alone does not in itself constitute participation for the purposes of Learning/Assessment Task 2a.

4 Page 4 Criteria Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the readings each week Ability to communicate this knowledge in oral form Extent of consistent contribution to general tutorial debate and Quality of contribution to general tutorial debate and that shows evidence of valuing the ethical positions of others A Rubric for the marking criteria for tutorial participation will be provided within the Assessment Folder on Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Collaboration Communication Assessment Task 2b: Tutorial presentation Goal: To apply your knowledge of a topic to develop a paper as the basis for class analysis and Product: Completed tutorial paper Format: In the first tutorial, you are required to select one week from Weeks 2-12 for which you will devise and present three questions, each with a referenced commentary derived from and linked to the week s required readings. Commentaries should be approximately words each (total word count 500 words), and correctly in-text referenced to the required readings and with a reference list. The purpose of the questions and commentary is to guide and stimulate tutorial s in exploring, analysing and understanding the specific tutorial topic. You are required to present your questions and commentary in hard copy form to all tutorial participants and use them to actively lead the tutorial. You are encouraged to be imaginative in this learning/assessment task but will not be assessed on presentation performance as such. Criteria Quality of the three questions derived from the readings Correct usage of grammar, punctuation and spelling in the questions and commentaries Completeness of the work including provision of an individual hard copy of the questions and commentaries with a completed cover sheet given to the tutor Questions that are analytical not simply descriptive Effectiveness in promoting debate and Commentaries show evidence of thought and familiarity with the required readings Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Communication

5 Page 5 Assessment Task 3: Essay Goal: To critically apply your knowledge to specific questions to demonstrate you understand the basic concepts Product: Essay Format: You will be required to write an essay in response to one of a selection of questions concerning issues raised in weeks The essay topics will be posted on in Week 1. Criteria Content: Relevant, detailed and critical. Addressing all major issues. Recognising conflicting theories and explanation. Argument: Logically consistent and demonstrating critical analysis. Adequately supported through and use of referenced evidence. Originality: Arguments indicate originality and independence of thought. Structure: Arguments effectively presented, organised and logically ordered. Evidence of careful reading in planning, preparation and writing. Effective introduction and conclusion. Clarity and Expression: Clear quality of expression. Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Referencing: Evidence referenced with page numbers for paraphrasing as well as quotations, and documented through correct use of citations, quotations and bibliography Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Problem-solving 5.3 Additional assessment requirements REFERENCING You are required to use the HARVARD SYSTEM OF REFERENCING for this course. You should also consult this guide when preparing, writing and editing your work. Please note that page numbers must be provided for all in-text citations, regardless of whether they refer to a direct quote, a paraphrase, or an idea. For example, if referencing an idea that appears on page 14 of Communicating in the 21st Century your in-text reference would appear as follows: (Eunson 2005:14). Plagiarism In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to, are electronically checked through SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

6 Page Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours Lecture: 2 hours per week (weeks 1-13) Tutorial: 1 hour per week (weeks 1-12) 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content Week / will I learn? Module 1 Introduction to the Course: Understanding Cultural Diversity 2 Race, nation and belonging 3 Colonialism, Racialisation and Theories of Racism 4 The History of Racialisation in Australia 5 Post-War Immigration in Australia: Myths and Realities 6 Being Australian: nationalism and values 7 Refugees and asylum seekers in Australia 8 Issues of Citizenship and Belonging What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities Lecture and Tutorial

7 Page 7 9 Multiculturalism and National Identity 10 Public Holiday Monday, 3 rd October Experiences of Muslims in Australia 11 Experiences of African refugees in Australia 12 Combating Racism and Anti- Racist Strategies Mid Semester Break Lecture 13 Professional Literacy and Cultural Diversity Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Hollinsworth, D Race and Racism in Australia (3 rd edn.) Thomson Learning, Melbourne. *SCS290 Book of Readings *Book of Readings are available for purchase from Mail and Print Services, located in the Resources Building, Ground Floor, E Street. 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements N/A 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: or student [email protected]

8 Page 8 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability General enquiries In person: Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1) USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: [email protected]