The first assessment task is a group assignment that will involve a presentation with a visual map. The aim of the assignment will be to work with the members of your group to discuss an example of cultural disruption (culture shock) that might occur when an individual enters a situation of cultural immersion, explain the dimensions of the experience, and map out the social and institutional resources that would be beneficial for cultural integration process. Assessment will be based on a 7-10 minute presentation involving all members of the group and the development of a visual map that presents the resources relevant to your example.

Each group will contain five students. Each student in the group will be responsible for preparing presentation and visual map. The required slides are: 1) title and names and ID numbers of all students in your group; 2) description of cultural disruption experience; 3) specific factors that might contribute to the experience of cultural disruption; 4) social, psychological and physical impacts of cultural disruption experience; 5) social and institutional resources that would be beneficial for cultural integration; and 6) a visual map that shows the relationships of factors, impacts and integration resources related to your example of cultural disruption. Each student in the group will be responsible for one slide from numbers 2-6 above. For slides 2-6, each student will prepare the notes for their presentation slide.

The examples of cultural disruption for this assignment are as follows. Your topic will be assigned by your instructor.

1. An individual coming to Australia as a refugee from a region of conflict;

2. A 17-year-old moving from a rural area to study at a university in a large Australian city;

3. An immigrant coming to Australia for the purpose of employment;

4. An individual graduating from a university and beginning his or her first job as a healthcare professional at a large hospital;

5. An Australian professional moving to a developing country to work as a volunteer in a healthcare field.

The presentation will be assessed on the following criteria:

The nature of the experience of cultural disruption is clearly described and explained: 10%

Well researched and evidence-based presentation of social and institutional resources to assist cultural integration process.: 20%

A visual map has been developed that accords with the literature, shows the connections between the people and institutions involved, and reflects resources available at various level and institutions: 20%

The student's individual slide with note shows an understanding of the issues involved, appropriate reference to literature and analysis of the context of cultural disruption as relevant to his or her part of the presentation: 20%

The language of the presentation (oral and written) is clear and concise and easily understood: 10%

Self reflection and peer assessment report written and submitted: 10%

All work represents the students' own thinking, references are clearly and accurately cited, and any direct quotations are properly identified according to academic conventions: 10%

The second assessment task for this unit is a portfolio that demonstrates your understanding of reflective practice. Your portfolio must contain 5-10 visual images (photographs) taken by you or creative works (poetry, songs etc) written by you. These images and materials should be chosen to represent your experiences of cultural disruption and integration throughout the term.

Your portfolio must also contain a reflective essay (2000 words) that analyses your experiential journey throughout the term and discusses the meaning behind your visual and creative representations and how respectful cross-cultural relationships have supported your integration. You will also need to use three to five relevant articles from the literature to support your reflection and analysis of it.

The reflective portfolio will be assessed on the following criteria:

The portfolio includes the 5-10 visual images; a 2000-word reflective essay; and appropriate reference as described in the assessment brief: 10%

The essay shows evidence of understanding of relevant issues and the reflection shows an attempt at self-understanding and personal insight: 20%

Appropriate literature has been used to support reflections: 20%

The essay is written in clear, concise language and developed in a logical linear manner: 20%

Images are integrated into the essay and their relationship to the reflective content is clearly demonstrated: 20%

All work submitted is the student's original words and ideas, any direct quotations are appropriately identified and acknowledged, and all references to literature are cited in the text: 10%