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465-401 CDS 41: Social Diversity | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Trevor Hay |
Prerequisites | 465-301 CDS31 and 465-302 CDS32, or equivalent. |
Contact | Lectures and tutorials totalling 36 hours |
Subject Description | A study of the impact of culture, ethnicity, class, gender and disability on social functioning and development. An exploration of cultural diversity, with an emphasis on ethnicity and the relationship between culture, language and early childhood development. An examination of Australian and international approaches to ethnic minority status, cultural pluralism and bilingualism. Research skill development will consist of critical analysis of the effectiveness and validity of some key social and educational policies in the light of theoretical understanding of early childhood development. and the diversity of Australian society. |
Assessment | Essays and assignments totalling 4,000 words. |
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