School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyCulture, Identity, Difference (Block Mode)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101766.2
Discipline: SOCIETY AND CULTURE NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101664 - Working with Cultural Differences, 400616 - Working with Cultural Differences in Educational Settings,
400460 - Working with Cultural Differences in Educational Settings
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community and Social Development and must have successfully completed 30 credit points.
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to a range of contemporary theories and concepts that will develop their understanding and analysis of culture, identity and difference within the Australian context. Students will explore the historical and social aspects of culture and identity, and the power and positioning within these. Locations of difference will also be explored such as gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, geography in the Australian context.