ATS3319 Cultural diversity in contemporary Europe
Faculty of Arts
ATS3319 Cultural diversity in contemporary Europe is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3319
Prohibitions
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After ATS3319
No unit lists ATS3319 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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Overview
The unit, presented over a four week period, involves a research-led case study of cultural diversity in Europe. Based at Monash University's Prato Centre, students will be introduced to the main overarching theories concerning migration and cultural diversity. Within these overarching theories, students will also encounter numerous concepts and perspectives including among others, cosmopolitanism, assimilation, integration, multiculturalism, insider-outsider relations and the notion of 'othering'. Issues relating to race, culture, identity and citizenship will also be considered. The uniqueness of the unit and its relevance to the Prato setting is that students will use these theoretical underpinnings to frame a case study involving observational research to complete 3000 word case study concerning managing cultural diversity in Europe. Students will be encouraged to observe cultural similarities and differences, and particularly the interactions between different cultural groups. The unit aims to provide understandings of managing cultural diversity and a unique experience in undertaking observational research in a European setting. While the topic is a core focus and one of the research strengths in Sociology, it will appeal to students in a range of disciplines including those interested in international relations, law, criminology and Bachelor of Arts students in general.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for ATS3319.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and explain the nature of cultural diversity in contemporary Europe;
- 2
Evaluate how dominant ideas and assumptions about cultural diversity are created and reinforced;
- 3
Understand how sociological theories apply to cultural diversity;
- 4
Utilise theoretical and methodological approaches to examine cultural diversity in the European context;
- 5
Demonstrate developed written, research, and analytical skills;
- 6
Demonstrate wider reading and greater comprehension of relevant literature, and a greater degree of critical analysis.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS3319 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Helen Forbes-Mewett
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Helen Forbes-Mewett
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3319?
ATS3319 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3319 offered?
ATS3319 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is ATS3319?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS3319?
ATS3319 is part of Cultural competence, International relations and Sociology.