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PSY302 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies

Course Coordinator:Barnaby Dixson (bdixson@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Psychology

2024Semester 1

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

In this course you will learn about the development of intercultural psychology as a distinctive sub-discipline of psychology, including the study of cultures' influence on cognition, learning, language, personality, work, social behaviour and psychopathology. A focus on evolutionary theory is also included. You will also learn about a range of research methodologies that may be used to study behaviour cross-culturally. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the wellbeing needs of Indigenous Australian peoples and on psychologists' ethical responsibilities to adopt culturally safe research and professional practices.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Online lecture content. 1hr Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus tutorial/workshop - 2 hour 2hrs Week 1 13 times

Course Topics

  • Cross cultural research
  • Enculturation
  • Evolutionary theory
  • Culture and development
  • Culture and language/communication
  • Culture and identity
  • Culture and personality
  • Culture and cognition
  • Culture and gender
  • Culture and emotion
  • Culture and health
  • Australian Indigneous culture

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Understand and explain the socio-cultural bases of human behaviour Knowledgeable
2 Critically evaluate intercultural and Indigenous psychological research Creative and critical thinker
3 Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity and develop an appreciation of intercultural communication skills Empowered
Ethical
4 Demonstrate an appreciation of the effects of culture on one's thought and actions Creative and critical thinker

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

PSY200 and PSY201 OR PSY207

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Timely and detailed feedback is provided for each assessment. Feedback is provided both within text and general comments to build scholarly skills. Students are able to seek feedback through face-to-face discussion with the course coordinator. Tutorials will include extended discussion and review of the assessment task requirements and scope.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Oral Individual 25% 
15 minutes per group + five minutes of questions
 Refer to Format In Class
All 2 Written Piece Individual 35% 
2500 words
 Week 10 Online Submission
All 3 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 40% 
2 hours
 Exam Period Online Test (Quiz)
All - Assessment Task 1:Oral Presentation
Goal: 
1. Develop an oral presentation as a group (2-3 students per group) on a topic (see format section for further details).

2. Each presentation should be 15 minutes long.

3. Deliver an Oral Presentation in person during a workshop.

4. Answer five minutes of questions after your presentations from students and the teacher
Product: Oral
Format: 
Submit: Weeks 5 to 13. You will be required to work in groups, to prepare a presentation from the point of view of your chosen culture as to the aetiology, meaning, relevance and importance of a particular cultural tradition and/or behaviour. A list of traditions/behaviours and their corresponding culture to choose from will be given to you in Week 1; you may also choose your own tradition/behaviour with approval from your tutor. You will be given further training during tutorials as to how to structure and deliver your presentation. Although this is a group presentation, you will receive an individualised grade
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
aetiology of the cultural tradition/behaviour is well-researched and coherently described
 1 2 3 4
2 
the meaning/relevance/importance of the cultural tradition/behaviour is clearly presented
 3 4
3 
the cultural tradition/behaviour is presented from the point of view of the culture to further highlight its meaning/relevance/importance
 1 4
4 
presentation skills such as clarity, tempo, presentation aids, props etc
 2
All - Assessment Task 2:Critical Essay
Goal: 
1. To write a critical essay on one of topics provided in Canvas.
Product: Written Piece
Format: 
Word length and style: The review should be no longer than 2500 words excluding the Title Page, Citations in brackets, Abstract and References. It should be presented using APA format in the style recommended by the APA publication manual (2010). The use of subheadings within the essay is permitted.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
A succinct summary statement of the topic to be critiqued
 1
2 
An evidence-based analysis of each side of the debate
 2
3 
The quality and relevance of the literature research
 2
4 
Arguments to support any conclusion/s about which side of the debate appears best supported by the available evidence
 2
5 
Limitations and future directions of research are presented
 2
6 
Quality of presentation including: written expression, accurate use of APA publication style, and observance of word length
 2
All - Assessment Task 3:Examination
Goal: 
Complete the final exam for this course.
Product: Examination - Centrally Scheduled
Format: 
The questions will be drawn from the set texts and lectures.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Multiple-choice questions: Accuracy
 1 4

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Required David Matsumoto,Linda Juang 2017 Culture and Psychology 6th Cengage

Specific requirements

Nil

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct.

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may 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.

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The SafeUniSC Specialist Service is a Student Wellbeing service that provides free and confidential support to students who may have experienced or observed behaviour that could cause fear, offence or trauma. To contact the service call 07 5430 1226 or email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au.

Study help

For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.

Wellbeing Services

Student Wellbeing provide free and confidential counselling on a wide range of personal, academic, social and psychological matters, to foster positive mental health and wellbeing for your academic success.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 1226.

AccessAbility Services

Ability Advisers ensure equal access to all aspects of university life. If your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder mental health issue, injury or illness, or you are a primary carer for someone with a disability or who is considered frail and aged, AccessAbility Services can provide access to appropriate reasonable adjustments and practical advice about the support and facilities available to you throughout the University.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email AccessAbility@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 2890.

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  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability

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