Overview
This unit examines the interplay between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and learning, and those experienced at university. First, we examine the concepts of culture and identity, before going on to look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, identities and ways of learning, followed immediately by an exploration of university culture and ways of learning. This allows us to examine ways in which university culture can work together with Indigenous Australian cultures, combining ways of learning, and our various learning experiences. Finally, we explore university values and the topic of racism at university.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2021
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Non-award unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Staff feedback
Support students with regular Zoom sessions.
Provide weekly Zoom sessions for all students, ensuring that sessions are also offered in the evening. The Zoom sessions must provide a platform for discussion, teaching and appropriate information sharing.
Feedback from Staff and Student feedback.
Make more resources available to students.
Provide relevant resources through an e-reading list on the Moodle site.
- Recognise culture and identity as social constructions
- Compare the ways of learning associated with Indigenous Australian cultures ways of learning experienced at university
- Recognise ways in which university culture and ways of learning can work together with Indigenous Australian cultures and ways of learning
- Uphold university values and recognise racism where it might occur at university
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Presentation - 20% | ||||
2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||
3 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Self Management | ||||
2 - Communication | ||||
3 - Information Literacy | ||||
4 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
5 - Problem Solving | ||||
6 - Critical Thinking | ||||
7 - Cross-Cultural Competence | ||||
8 - Ethical Practice | ||||
9 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
1 - Presentation - 20% | |||||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||||||
3 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||||
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% |
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
l.armstrong@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Culture and Learning unit
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Culture and Identity
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and Identities
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete Quiz 1
Oral Presentation with PowerPoint Slide Show Due: Week 3 Friday (26 Mar 2021) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Learning
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
University Culture
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Non Teaching Week
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
University Ways of Learning
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete Quiz 2
Module/Topic
Inclusion of Indigenous Australian Cultures Within University Culture
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Combining Ways of Learning
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Racism at University
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete Quiz 3
Written Portfolio Due: Week 9 Friday (14 May 2021) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Culture and Leadership
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and Leadership
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
A Leader You Admire and Unit Overview
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete Quiz 4
Online Quiz(zes) Due: Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 12:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Unit Coordinator: Laurie Armstrong
Email: l.armstrong@cqu.edu.au
Telephone: 07 4930 9251
Mobile: 0427 383 974
1 Presentation
Prepare a 10-15 minute oral presentation on a significant learning experience from your own life. A significant learning experience can be something you learnt in your childhood, such as riding a bike or how to treat a pet. It could also be something you have learnt recently, such as preparing to protect your home in a bush fire or how to care for a baby. The choice is yours. The presentation must be a PowerPoint slide show with narration. The slides must include some visuals. Ensure your talk is well prepared, practised and timed.
The following questions will direct your presentation; use them as prompts for each section.
- What was the learning experience?
- Who else was involved in the learning situation?
- What made the learning experience so significant?
- Was it a positive or negative experience?
- What did you learn from it?
The Culture and Learning Study Guide and the Moodle site for Week 1 outline how to prepare and present an oral and PowerPoint presentation. Please apply this information and consult the assessment criteria below, which will be used for marking the oral presentation, before beginning to prepare your presentation.
Week 3 Friday (26 Mar 2021) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 5 Friday (9 Apr 2021)
Students will be assessed on Content - which includes:
- Attention to grammar and spelling
- Clarity of expression
- Legibility and format
- Keeping within the time allocation
- Self Management
- Communication
- Information Technology Competence
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Ethical Practice
- Compare the ways of learning associated with Indigenous Australian cultures ways of learning experienced at university
- Recognise ways in which university culture and ways of learning can work together with Indigenous Australian cultures and ways of learning
2 Written Assessment
Complete the eight (8) Portfolio items listed below. The purpose of the portfolio is to assist you with your comprehension, critical analysis and reflection skills. Instructions for the completion of these portfolio items are provided in the weekly Study Guide modules. Refer to these instructions before attempting the portfolio items. The required word count for the eight Portfolio items is between 1000 -1200 words, which is approximately 125 - 150 words for each item. (You are allowed to decide how to allocate the word count.)
Item 1 - About me
Item 2 - Culture
Item 3 - Identity
Item 4 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and identities.
Students submit Portfolio Journal items 1 - 4 through email - feedback will be given before commencing the next item.
Item 5 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of learning
Item 6 - University culture
Item 7 - University ways of learning
Item 8 - Inclusion of Indigenous Australian cultures and knowledges within university culture
All portfolio items should be submitted through Moodle, and all portfolio items should be submitted by the end of week 9.
In addition, remember to:
· Read the assessment criteria for this assessment to see how you will be marked.
· Use complete sentences, number your pages, use 11-point Arial font and 1.5 line spacing.
Week 9 Friday (14 May 2021) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021)
Students will be assessed on:
- Content
- Critical thinking
- Reflections in the portfolio responses
- Clarity of learning experiences
- Ability to observe and describe reactions to the resource material
- Participation in online forums
- Attention to grammar and spelling, including paragraph structure and clarity of expression, legibility and format, and the number of portfolio responses
- Word count
- Self Management
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Recognise culture and identity as social constructions
- Compare the ways of learning associated with Indigenous Australian cultures ways of learning experienced at university
- Recognise ways in which university culture and ways of learning can work together with Indigenous Australian cultures and ways of learning
- Uphold university values and recognise racism where it might occur at university
3 Written Assessment
Leadership has a function in all cultures. Using the content from the Moodle unit, reflect upon and write about a leader you admire. Your essay should be between 800-1000 words. You can choose a leader from anywhere in the world. The person can be male, female, young or old. There are no restrictions on your choice. Remember to include Indigenous Australian protocols where necessary.
Some suggestions that you can use for your assessment include:
- identify the person by name
- where the person comes from or came from
- where they are or were living
- the person’s qualities—why you have chosen that person
- add any other information you wish to include about the person’s leadership
- pay particular attention to their leadership role and their leadership style.
In addition, remember to:
- Follow the Harvard style of referencing.
- Read the assessment criteria for this assessment to see how you will be marked.
- Use complete sentences, number your pages, and use 11-point Arial font and 1.5 line spacing.
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 12:55 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
CONTENT:
- Evidence of research
- Demonstration of understanding of the topic
- Originality
- Relevance to the topic
WRITING SKILLS:
- Logical organisation of ideas and arguments
- Clarity of expression, avoidance of grammatical errors, correct use of words
- Accuracy and fairness in representing the views discussed
- Formality of style
REFERENCING SKILLS
- Use of academic sources
- Acknowledgment of sources
- Meeting of the length requirements
- Self Management
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Compare the ways of learning associated with Indigenous Australian cultures ways of learning experienced at university
- Recognise ways in which university culture and ways of learning can work together with Indigenous Australian cultures and ways of learning
- Uphold university values and recognise racism where it might occur at university
4 Online Quiz(zes)
This assessment consists of four (4) quizzes that are available on the Moodle site. Although the four quizzes are due on Friday of Week 12, we encourage you to complete each quiz in the weeks they are scheduled: weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Each quiz will test your knowledge of the unit material for the previous three weeks and consist of ten (10) questions that are randomly selected from a question bank. Each quiz will be worth 5% of the total grade for the unit and the complete assessment of four quizzes will be worth 20% of the total grade for this unit. Although a mark will be available to you after the completion of each quiz, the final grade will not be shown until the end of term.
Points to note:
- You will be allowed two attempts at each quiz. The attempt with the highest grade will be accepted for assessment.
- There will be no time limit on quizzes.
- You are encouraged to refer to the unit materials in order to obtain as many correct answers as possible.
- You are encouraged to attempt every quiz to obtain the maximum number of marks.
- If you have technical problems with the quiz, please contact the Unit Coordinator or TASAC as soon as possible.
4
Other
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 12:55 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)
Students are marked according to the number of correct responses for each quiz.
No submission method provided.
- Self Management
- Information Technology Competence
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Recognise culture and identity as social constructions
- Compare the ways of learning associated with Indigenous Australian cultures ways of learning experienced at university
- Recognise ways in which university culture and ways of learning can work together with Indigenous Australian cultures and ways of learning
- Uphold university values and recognise racism where it might occur at university
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.