PSY3052 Cultural safety, responsiveness and reflexivity in practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3052 Cultural safety, responsiveness and reflexivity in practice is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3052
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3052
No unit lists PSY3052 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate course
Prerequisite: PSY1011 and PSY1022 or PSY1023
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in M2015, M2018 or M2004 or unit set/area of study PSYCHOL01, PSYCHOL02, PSYCHOL03, PSYCHOL07, PSYCHOL08, PSYCHOL09. Please refer to unit handbook entries for offerings in these unit sets.
Overview
In this unit you will learn to develop cultural responsiveness by understanding how cultural identities influence our perspectives on behaviour and human interactions. You will engage in critical reflexivity on perceived differences in their ideologies, values, beliefs, norms, customs, meanings and ways of life. You will explore difficult questions about power relations, truth-telling, notions of identity, intersectionality and cultural complexity.
You will learn to apply a critical lens to psychology, epistemology and psychological theory, positioning their understanding in the context of Western institutions, and learning to work with concepts of Indigenous and other non-Western knowledge systems. By developing an awareness of cultural safety and ethical practice, Indigenous and cultural psychologies and determinants of health, you will learn how to communicate and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other cultural minority groups.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Multimedia presentation (10-12 minutes equivalent)Presentation30%
- Written reflection (2,400 words +/- 10% total)Written40%
- Exam (1 hour and 40 minutes)Examination30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically reflect on one’s own cultural identities and their impact on behaviours, beliefs and psychological practice.
- 2
Demonstrate an ability to balance scientific knowledge with personal reflexivity and how perspectives, personal values and attitudes impact on one’s reading of the scientific literature or clinical and social interactions.
- 3
Apply a critical lens to Western approaches to knowledge and psychology with respect to racism, power and intersectionality.
- 4
Apply culturally safe and ethical practice and communication with culturally diverse peoples while engaging in collaborative group work.
- 5
Demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychology and cultural psychology theories and research paradigms.
- 6
Identify how to work in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials21 hours
Two hours of lectures per week.
Two hours of tutorials from weeks 2 – 11.
One hour unit induction tutorial in week 1.
Preparation: Eight hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Where it fits
PSY3052 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kristy Chong
- Dr Lauren Watson
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kylie King
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3052?
PSY3052 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3052 offered?
In 2025, PSY3052 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY3052 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY3052?
PSY3052 is part of Psychology.