WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies (8)
AbstractStudents will be introduced to key concepts relating to service provision and service delivery and will explore the strategies and competencies required when working with a range of culturally diverse communities throughout Australia. The relationship between cultural diversity and policy development as well as its implementation will be analysed in the context of the social welfare field. |
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Session 1 | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: WEL218
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to analyse critically the key issues that have influenced service provision and service delivery to culturally diverse communities Understand the strategies and policy implications of access and equity in relation to welfare programs throughout Australia Be able to demonstrate an understanding of cross cultural competencies in delivering services to individuals, groups and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds Be able to assess the impact of policies on special needs groups with particular reference to young people
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Key policies and issues relating to cultural diversity
Mapping programs, services and migrant welfare at National, State and Local levels
Access and equity at the policy and service delivery levels
Cross cultural competencies
Implementing cross cultural competencies when working with individuals
Implementing cross cultural competencies when working with communities
Working with young people from culturally diverse communities
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.