11379 (v.2) Working Across Cultures 201

Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	An understanding of what is involved in working within Aboriginal communities, private industry, or a combination of the two. The structure within both of these areas and highlights crosscultural and intracultural relationships and their influence in thework place.

Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified and defined culture and associated values, norms and beliefs. Identified ways in which cultures are similar or different. Identified the cultures structure and processes within the organisation. Demonstrated a practical ability to utilise liaison, negotiation and mediation skills to effectively interact between different cultures and organisation groups. Discussed a variety of Aboriginal values and ethics as they apply within a modern work environment. Articulated and applied Aboriginal ways of working in the workplace. Appropriately consulted with networks and developed network strategies. Effectively worked in Aboriginal community scientific and technological environment.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Anderson, I., (1994), 'Black Bit, White Bit', in Republica, ed G. Papaellinas, pp. 116-122, Angus and Robertson, Sydney. Bourke, E.A., (1994), 'On Being Aboriginal', in Identifying Australia in Postmodern Times, (ed 1). Dobrez, pp. 131-136, Bibliotech, Canberra. Dobson, M., (1994), 'The Wentworth Lecture: The End in the Beginning', Australian Aboriginal Studies, No.1. Dudgeon, P. and Oxenham, D., (1990), 'The Complexity of Aboriginal Diversity: Identity and Kindredness', Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland. Gilbert, K., (1978), Living Black, Penguin, Harmondsworth. Holland, W., (1996), 'Mis/taken Identity', in The Teeth are Smiling, eds S. Castles and E.Vasta, pp. 97-111, Allen And Unwin, NSW.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Gruop Project 50%, Journal 25%, Presentation 25%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.