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PSY1030 Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

Semester 2, 2022 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Psychology and Wellbeing
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

Cross-cultural psychology, including Indigenous Australian psychology, aims to explore the relationships between cultural variables and human emotions and behaviour. This course will raise students' awareness of and sensitivity to the impact that cultural variables have on perception and cognition, social functioning and development, communication, personality, mental health and other specific arenas of the discipline of psychology. In doing so, students will begin to explore their own assumptions and values that affect the manner in which they approach others and the world at large, with a specific focus on Indigenous Australians. The course will thus provide a foundation for further study in psychology with an increased understanding of the broad impact of cultural factors. It is also hoped that the course may serve to influence students' personal development, inspiring greater tolerance and respect for, as well as involvement within, the increasingly multi-cultural society in which we live.

This course focuses on cross-cultural and specifically Indigenous Australian psychology, exploring both those areas that are common to all humans and those that differ across people from various geographical regions, with different racial and ethnic identities, and from various other cultural groups. As cross-cultural research is increasingly influencing broad aspects of the practice of psychology, the course will cover the various findings to date and explore how cultural factors impact upon human emotion and behaviour, specifically including cognition, social functioning and development, personality and mental health, amongst other sub-disciplines. Students, including non-psychology students, will develop their personal and professional understanding and awareness of cultural variables in order to help prepare them for further training and development. A variety of teaching and learning methods are employed, including a number of practical and interactive exercises to help students apply new knowledge and practise new skills.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an understanding of the influence of culture on diverse aspects of human behaviour by describing the aspects of life that appear to be consistent across different cultures; and by describing the aspects of life that appear to differ across cultures;
  2. describe how traditional psychological theories and approaches may be inaccurate, incomplete or inappropriate due to a constrained awareness of cultural diversity;
  3. discuss the approaches taken by psychologists to promote cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, including a basic understanding of cross-cultural research methodology;
  4. demonstrate an awareness of the various aspects of Indigenous Australian culture that differ, and do not differ, with regard to the various sub-disciplines of psychology;
  5. demonstrate an improved sensitivity to and awareness of cultural diversity in Australian society and throughout the world;
  6. follow specific writing, organisation, and style guidelines as set out in the Publication Manual of the APA.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to the 精东传媒app to Culture and Psychology; Cross-Cultural Research Methods 15.00
2. Enculturation and Impact of Culture on Development 15.00
3. Impact of Culture on Self, Identity, and Personality 15.00
4. Impact of Culture on Social Behaviour 10.00
5. Impact of Culture on Gender 5.00
6. Impact of Culture on Cognition and Emotion 10.00
7. Impact of Culture on Language 5.00
8. Impact of Culture on Physical Health 5.00
9. Impact of Culture on Psychological Disorders and Psychological Treatment 10.00
10. Impact of Culture on Organisations 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

American Psychological Association 2020, Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edn, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Matsumoto, D & Juang, L 2016, Culture and psychology, 6th edn, Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, Australia.
Note: The following prescribed resource is available online free of charge (accessible via the URL):

Dudgeon, P, Milroy, H & Walker, R (Eds.) 2014, Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice (2nd edn). Retrieved from .

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 15 1,2
Assignments Written Online forums No 10 1,2,5
Assignments Written Essay No 35 1,2,3,5,6
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 40 1,2,3,4,5
Date printed 10 February 2023