Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Professional Practices and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BESC1453 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015 |
BESC1453 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
BESC1454 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014 |
BESC1455 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014 |
BESC1456 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014 |
BESC1535 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2024, Viet1 2025 |
BESC1555 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Mervyn Jackson
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7367
Course Coordinator Email: mervyn.jackson@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 202.04.035-1
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study:
You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course:
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for RMIT Course Requisites.
Course Description
This third year course will focus on the professional practice of psychology in society and organisations. It will help you examine the different ways in which psychologists contribute to society and help you prepare for your graduation from the program. The course will explore cross cultural issues and the importance of intercultural diversity and indigenous contributions.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the Program Learning Outcomes in the following way:
- PLO 1: Understand appropriate and relevant fundamental and applied evidence based knowledge and undertake lifelong learning to improve personal and professional practice
- PLO 4: Engage in dialogue with a diverse range of people and communicate in a broad range of forms (written, electronic, graphic, oral) to meet the circumstances of the situation and the capabilities of the audience.
- PLO 5: Maintains tolerance and respect for individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, holding diverse values, adhering to professional expectations and demonstrating ethical behaviour.
On successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Explain the organisation and regulation of psychology as a discipline in Australia.
- Define psychological literacies and evaluate the extent to which you have developed these over the course of your undergraduate psychology education.
- Prepare a competent job application as a psychology graduate.
- Compare and contrast the practice of psychology in a range of areas including mental health, education, organisations, sport, communities and in health and cultural settings.
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning activities require your attendance at a two hour seminar per week. These sessions will be delivered using a variety of techniques. You can therefore expect multimedia delivery strategies that will include video, guest speakers, and small group discussions. You will be required to contribute to these sessions in the form of role-play, discussion, critical appraisal and problem solving.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Application of knowledge task
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLO 2
Assessment Task 2: Transitioning out of University Assessment
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3
Assessment Task 3: Problem-based Assessment Task
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 4
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.