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UNE unit code: EDCX509
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Unit information
This unit is designed to help you understand how race relations impact the contemporary Australian classroom. It offers many opportunities to develop your critical thinking skills and deepen your understanding of complex issues and approaches: globalisation, the politics of identity, Australian multiculturalism, inter-ethnic relations in Australia as well as teaching strategies to prevent and respond to racism offline and online in schools.
Structured in three modules, this unit helps you to explore the history of race relations in Australia and how this impacts the classroom. It provides insight into theoretical tools to deepen your awareness and understanding of racism, as well as opportunities to analyse the nature of racism in online environments after the Federal Government’s Digital Education Revolution. In doing do, you will develop strategies, skills and competencies that can be used to address racism in schools and classrooms.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge to understand how past race relations and race relations in the classroom impact on the contemporary Australian classroom;
- apply specialised academic skills and knowledge to evaluate and critically understand how globalisation and government responses to globalisation can bring about the conditions for an increase in the politics of identity;
- critically analyse and assess the strengths and weaknesses of Australian multiculturalism;
- based on relevant theories, concepts and methods critically evaluate the relevance of 'Whiteness' as a means of understanding inter-ethnic relations in Australia;
- identify, evaluate and critically assess the nature of racism in online environments; and
- apply an advanced level of autonomy and judgement to critically engage with teaching strategies intended to effectively respond to racism 'offline' and online in schools.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2500 |
| Assessment 2 - Assurance Task | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Structured oral presentation with reference to the ‘big picture’ of globalisation and the almost global re-emergence of conservative politics, critically evaluate the strategies for dealing with racism. It is mandatory to pass this assessment in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 4000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Race and Racism in Australia
ISBN: 9780170127806
Hollinsworth, D., Cengage 3rd ed. 2006
Text refers to: All offerings
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