HUMN 0009 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 700212

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Description This subject is designed to help students understand why people from diverse cultures and historical periods may think differently, behave differently and have vastly different worldviews. This subject is designed to help students understand more about themselves, their family and friends and the reasons why people do things in particular ways and believe the things that they do. It has a strong theoretical base but is also designed to encourage reflection.

School Western Sydney The College

Discipline Studies In Human Society

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject

Equivalent Subjects HUMN 0010 - Cultural Perspectives (UWSC)

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Short Answer 250 words 10 N Individual
Applied Project 3 – 4 minutes each (500 words) 30 N Group
Reflection 500 words 20 N Individual
Portfolio 750 words 40 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • College Cultural Perspectives Workbook

Teaching Periods