Unit details
ASD715 - Cross Cultural Communication and Practice
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Kelly |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit focuses on the diversity of cultures, how difference between ethnic groups is constructed and how to respond appropriately to difference. It provides the student with an understanding of the principles of cross-cultural communication and practice and development of cultural competency as community development practitioners in different cultural settings. Students will be encouraged to apply and analyse their experiences as case-studies.
Topics to be addressed in this unit include:
- the meanings of culture and how it affects community development practice;
- the meanings of cultural competence;
- cultural conflict;
- cross-cultural communication skills;
- cross-cultural teamwork in community development;
- building culturally competent community partnerships;
- cross-cultural negotiation and conflict resolution.
Assessment
One essay 2000 words 40% and one essay 3000 words 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2184 | $2815 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
