ATS1081 · Multicultural and multilingual society: Perspectives and practices

Overview

In this unit you will explore the development and dynamics of multicultural and multilingual societies in Australia and global contexts. You will examine key dimensions including migrant communities, cultural identity formation, government policy and grassroot movements, and the tensions and processes associated with cultural integration and conflict. Through the analysis of real-world case studies, you will investigate how multicultural and multilingual societies are shaped and sustained across generations through a range of practices such as language education, community engagement, media, and cultural and artistic production. You will critically reflect on your own positioning within multicultural and multilingual societies by considering historical contexts, intercultural communication challenges, and emerging future directions, including AI-mediated communication. You will explore a range of methodologies that enable you to undertake a small research-based or creative project. The unit is taught by academic staff from across Monash University's language programs.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. explain the historical and cultural backgrounds of government policies involved in the development of multicultural societies in Australia and beyond;
2. describe how socio-cultural practices shape individuals and their identities in diverse communities;
3. recognise and discuss how multilingual capabilities, including one’s own, can help tackle social challenges and foster more inclusive communities;
4. critically analyse the appropriateness and effectiveness of communication in diverse contexts;
5. design inclusive strategies for intercultural communication.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.