IA3006:04
Cross-cultural Training for Indigenous Contexts
Townsville
40 hours workshops, 12 hours flexible delivery. Second semester.
Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies and second and third year undergraduate students.
Staff: Assoc. Professor J Herbert, Ms K Martin.
This subject will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the cultures of Indigenous Australians within the broader Australian society by examining the process for colonisation; the historical and social factors which have shaped the relationships between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians, students will then focus on these implications within employment contexts.
This is a practical subject, designed to provide students with opportunities to develop effective strategies for working cross-culturally with Indigenous Australians.
Learning Objectives:
- acquire knowledge regarding the histories, cultures and identities of Indigenous Australian peoples;
- gain knowledge of legislation and policies affecting Indigenous Australians across time;
- gain knowledge of policies and programs relating to Indigenous Australian employment;
- develop the capacity to implement effective cross-cultural training strategies in the workplace context.
Assessment by attendance and participation in block study units (20%); four minor assessment tasks each 10% (total 40%); reflective journal (10%); major assignment of 2000 words (30%).
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