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PSYCHOL 6505OL - Culture and Context

Online - Online Teaching 5 - 2025

In what way are you shaped by your culture? In this course you will consider how the culture and context we are surrounded by influence our lives and you will critically examine the central role played by cultural assumptions and values. Developing cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be facilitated. Mental health and wellbeing is a central focus of the course with an emphasis on applying knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PSYCHOL 6505OL
    Course Culture and Context
    Coordinating Unit Psychology
    Term Online Teaching 5
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Contact 1 to 2 hour online tutorial
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Prerequisites PSYCHOL 6500OL and PSYCHOL 6501OL
    Restrictions Graduate Diploma in Psychology or Graduate Certificate in Psychology
    Assessment Online Assessments and Written Assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Megan Bartlett


    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    The course has six modules. Students study one module per week. Each module teaches students about a different ways in which culture and psychology intersect. The six modules are:
    • Module 1: Introduction to Culture and Context
    • Module 2: Mental Health in Context
    • Module 3: Mental Health in CALD Groups in Australia
    • Module 4: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture (Part 1)
    • Module 5: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture (Part 2)
    • Module 6: International Psychology
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Reflect on their own cultural positioning and the implications of this for culturally competent psychological health service delivery.
    2. Critically evaluate psychological assessment tools for their suitability with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
    3. Analyse how psychological health conditions may manifest differently across culturally diverse groups.
    4. Identify culturally sensitive principles and protocols for assessing or treating psychological health conditions in individuals who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
    5. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1,2,3,4,5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 2,4,5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 4,5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 1,2,3,4,5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 1,2,3,4,5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    		 1, 2, 3, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 1,3,4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Course Text

    This course covers a range of topics related to culture and context, often from an Australian perspective. At present, there is no one textbook that addresses all of the content covered in this course. Consequently, weekly required readings will come from a range of different sources (e.g., peer reviewed journal articles).

    Recommended Resources
    N/A
    Online Learning
    This is a fully online offering. MyUni will be used for all course materials, communications, links to curated resources, online tutorial support and assessments - including submission, grading and feedback.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Engagement with course content is facilitated by online presentations, interactive online activities, curated readings and resources, and self directed research and study supported by weekly online tutorial sessions. There are six weekly modules with learning scaffolded across the modules to ensure that students develop deep discipline knowledge as well as the academic literacy, research skills and capacity to apply and communicate their understanding as specified for an AQF8 level offering.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    This course is a six week intensive, accelerated learning offering. Students should expect to approximately 25 hours per week engaging with the online content, in private study, attending online tutorials, and completing the coursework assignments.

    Indicative hours per week:
    • 1.5 hours - Tutorial
    • 1 hour - Tutorial Preparation
    • 9 hours - Assessment related tasks
    • 10 hours - Engaging with online content (e.g, video presentations, podcasts, directed research activities, discussions, interactive tasks)
    • 3.5 hours - Readings
    Learning Activities Summary
    The course consists of 6 modules:

    Module 1: Introduction to Culture and Context
    • What is ‘Culture’ and ‘Context’?
    • Cultural Assumptions and Values: Developing Cultural Responsiveness
    Module 2: Mental Health in Context
    • The Biopsychosocial-Cultural Framework
    • Culture, Emotion, Attraction, and Pain
    • Cultural Influence on Mental Health
    • Rural Culture and Mental Health
    Module 3: Mental Health in CALD Groups in Australia
    • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Groups in Australia
    • Mental Health and Wellbeing of Refugees
    • Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Care for Refugees
    • Participatory Action Research (with CALD groups)
    Module 4: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture (Part 1)
    • Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History
    Module 5: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture (Part 2)
    • Culture, Self, and Identity
    • Cross-Cultural Communication
    Module 6: International Psychology
    • Cultural Biases in Psychology
    • International Psychology
    • Cross-Cultural Psychology
    • Culture Shock and Reverse Culture Shock
    Specific Course Requirements
    Nil
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Course Learning Outcomes
    Assessment 1:
    Personal reflection    		 Summative

    Sunday
    Week 2
    11:59pm

    		 30% 1
    Assessment 2:
    Critical review    		 Summative Sunday
    Week 4
    11:59pm    		 40% 2, 3
    Assessment 3:
    Group Presentation (Part A)
    Self / Peer Assessment (Part B)    		 Summative Sunday
    Week 6
    11:59pm    		 30% 2, 3, 4, 5
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Submission via Turnitin. All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the Sunday at the end of the week in which they are due. A penalty of 5% per day applies for late submissions.

    Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate or other special circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the course coordinator and submitted before the due date. The course coordinator will consider the request in the light of the case made and University deadlines, and may grant an extension of up to three days.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment 1: Personal Reflection (30%, 1000 words, due week 2)
    In this assessment, students will be required to reflect on what culture is and how this may impact their own identity and the contextual factors that may have shaped their current values, beliefs and attitudes.

    Assessment 2: Critical Review (40%, 1500 words, due week 4)
    In this assessment, students will be required to identify and describe a psychological assessment tool, and critically review its appropriateness for use with a CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) group in Australia.

    Assessment 3: Group Presentation and Self / Peer Assessment (30%, 10 minutes, due week 6)
    This is a two-part assessment. The first part requires students to prepare and record a 10-minute group presentation on a topic relevant to the psychological health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The second part requires students to provide feedback on their own and other group members participation in the group work task using a self and peer assessment tool.
    Submission
    Submission via Turnitin.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

  • Student Support

    Counselling for Fully Online Postgraduate Students

    Fully online students can access counselling services here:

    Phone: 1800 512 155 (24/7) 

    SMS service: 0439 449 876 (24/7) 

    Email: info@assureprograms.com.au

    Go to the  to learn more, or speak to your Student Success Advisor (SSA) on 1300 296 648 (Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–5pm ACST/ACDT, Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm ACST/ACDT)

  • Policies & Guidelines

    This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.

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