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773-113 Education in A Multicultural Australia

Elective Bach. Education subject.

Availability: Not offered in 1996.

Credit points: 16.7

Contact: Twelve 3-hour lecture/seminars.

Timetable: First semester.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• understand the historical, cultural and political antecedents to the range of norms and values held within a multicultural society;
• understand the importance of cultural identity to self esteem;
• demonstrate awareness of the difference between spoken and written English and of their own use of language when teaching non-fluent English speakers;
• demonstrate awareness of the suitability of curriculum and teaching materials used for students of diverse cultural origin; and
• apply techniques which create an atmosphere of tolerance within the classroom and the educational institution.

Content:

Ethnic origin and educational achievement; the role of the teacher in developing English language skills; curriculum and teaching materials and resources for teachers in multicultural settings; the development of attitudes and prejudices.

Assessment:

A minor assignment of 1,500 words (30 per cent); a major assignment of 3,000 words (70 per cent).

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