The aim of this course is to explore the concept of culture and demonstrate how psychological science is a product of the culture in which psychologists are embedded. The course situates mainstream psychology in the culture from which it has emerged and then explores some psychological implications of practicing psychology as a Eurocentric science, particularly in the context of the colonial history of Australia.
Students will also learn how to apply their knowledge of cross-cultural differences in their real lives and work, and develop an understanding of difficulties practitioners may face in working with clients whose culture is different from their own. Particular emphasis will be placed on Indigenous issues in psychology and the importance of understanding these in the context of working with Indigenous Australian people in practice and research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Define and explain the concept of culture and how it relates to the history of mainstream psychology
- Critically examine psychological practices, research and theory in relation to cross-cultural perspectives and theories of cross-cultural competency
- Contextualise the discipline of psychology in Australia within the wider context of Australia's colonial history
- Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competency and how to apply these considerations in practice, with a particular focus on working with Indigenous Australians.
Research-Led Teaching
All lectures of PSYC2012 will draw on empirical evidence of research. Students will be presented with key research findings to demonstrate the role of culture in psychology and how the application of cultural consideration in psychology can help address real world issues. Students will also learn the research process and a scientist-practitioner perspective through writing an essay, engaging in group discussion and presentations.
Field Trips
N/A
Additional Course Costs
N/A
Examination Material or equipment
Information about the scheduling of the examination will be posted by the University at http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examination-timetable
Required Resources
No textbook is required. Other reading and materials will be provided on Wattle.
Recommended Resources
Recommended student system requirements
- ANU courses commonly use a number of online resources and activities including:
- video material, similar to YouTube, for lectures and other instruction
- two-way video conferencing for interactive learning
- email and other messaging tools for communication
- interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities
- print and photo/scan for handwritten work
- home-based assessment.
To fully participate in ANU learning, students need:
- A computer or laptop. Mobile devices may work well but in some situations a computer/laptop may be more appropriate.
- Webcam
- Speakers and a microphone (e.g. headset)
- Reliable, stable internet connection. Broadband recommended. If using a mobile network or wi-fi then check performance is adequate.
- Suitable location with minimal interruptions and adequate privacy for classes and assessments.
- Printing, and photo/scanning equipment
For more information, please see ANU recommended student system requirements and Learning Platforms.
Staff Feedback
Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:
- written comments
- verbal comments
- feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc
Student Feedback
ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.
Other Information
In 2023, this course is on campus with remote adjustments only for participants with unavoidable travel restrictions/visa delays.
Class Schedule
| Week/Session | Summary of Activities | Assessment |
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| 1 | Critical and Cultural Psychology Week 1 | |
| 2 | Critical and Cultural Psychology Week 2 | |
| 3 | Critical and Cultural Psychology Week 3 | Tutorial 1: Culture Competency |
| 4 | Critical and Cultural Psychology Week 4 | Tutorial 2: Culture Competency |
| 5 | Critical and Cultural Psychology Week 5 | Tutorial 3: Essay Topic Workshop & Preparation |
| 6 | Indigenous Psychology Week 1 | |
| 7 | Indigenous Psychology Week 2 | |
| 8 | Cross-cultural Psychology Week 1 | |
| 9 | Cross-cultural Psychology Week 2 | Tutorial 4: Case Scenario & Group Discussion |
| 10 | Cross-cultural Psychology Week 3 | Tutorial 5: Reflecting Culture Considerations that We Need to Have |
| 11 | Cross-cultural Psychology Week 4 | |
| 12 | Cross-cultural Psychology Week 5 | Tutorial 6: Students Presentations |
Tutorial Registration
Students must attend six two-hour tutorial classes across the semester. In 2023 students must attend the tutorials face-to-face.
Assessment Summary
| Assessment task | Value | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 30 % | 1,2,3, 4 |
| Practical lab exercises | 30 % | 1,2,3,4 |
| End of Semester Exam | 40 % | 1,2,3,4 |
* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details
Policies
ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:
- Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
- Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information
- Student Surveys and Evaluations
- Deferred Examinations
- Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
- Code of practice for teaching and learning
Assessment Requirements
The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.
Moderation of Assessment
Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.
Participation
In addition to lectures, attendance to tutorials is crucial to successful completion of PSYC2012. These tutorials are designed to provide a deeper understanding of both the conceptual and application of culture in psychology as covered in the course. Tutorials include participating in the group exercises, where students will interact with each other face-to-face (if enrolled in-person) or online with video and audio on (if enrolled online). All students enrolled in online lab classes MUST keep their video on for the duration of each class, unless otherwise instructed by their tutor.
Examination(s)
Students should consult the course wattle site and the ANU final examination timetable to confirm the date, time and venue of the exam. Official end of Semester results will be released on ISIS.
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3, 4
Essay
An essay task on a key topic of the course will be provided to students to assess their written communication skills as well as comprehension of the course content and skills in navigating complex cultural issues. More information on the report and marking rubric will be provided on course Wattle.
Value: 30%
Return date: approximately 2 weeks after submission.
Assessment Task 2
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Practical lab exercises
Students will work through exercises in each tutorial class either individually or with a small group. These tasks will provide students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of course content through peer consultation. Activities will be structured around discussion questions and/or activities. The aim of this task is for students to actively and critically engage with course content in a safe, supportive and reflective space with their peers to optimise their learning. Students' engagement in the exercises, their skills of working as a team, and their communication skills will be assessed. A group presentation will be scheduled in the final tutorial, i.e., Tutorial 6. Students will work in a small group to provide a 20 minute presentation (15 minute presentation, 5 minutes Q&A). Feedback will be provided in summary form to the tutorial class by the tutors, not individually. More information on the assessment rubric will be provided on course Wattle.
Value: 30%
Assessment Task 3
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
End of Semester Exam
The final exam will assess understanding of all course content, including both lecture and lab content, through short response format. Information about the scheduling of the examination will be posted by the University at http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examination-timetable.
Value: 40%
Statistical information on exam performance (i.e., overall performance on cohort) will be provided to students, however no individual grades will be advised for this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.
The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.
The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.
The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.
Online Submission
You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.
Hardcopy Submission
For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.
Late Submission
Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:
- Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
- Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.
Referencing Requirements
The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.
Returning Assignments
Assignments will be available from the course Wattle site approximately two weeks after the due date. Late assignments usually cannot be marked within this two-week timeframe.
Extensions and Penalties
Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.
Resubmission of Assignments
Resubmission of assessment items is not allowed.
Privacy Notice
The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.
Distribution of grades policy
Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.
Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.
Support for students
The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).
- ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
- ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
- ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
- ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
- ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
- ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
- PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students
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