cultural capabilities report

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CUC107 Applying Cultural Capabilities Report Length: 1250- 1700 words

Due: Part 1 Monday, 11:59pm (CST), Week 12 CUC107 worth 45% (IAS201 40%)

Part 2 Monday, 11:59pm (CST), Week 13 worth 5% (IAS201 10%)

Submission

• Submit through the Assessment 3 ‘Cultural Capabilities Report’ link

in the ‘Assessment Submission’ area of Learnline by the due date. This assignment is

submitted using SafeAssign.

• Save your Word document file with your name, unit name, and assessment number

included (e.g. Jamie Green CUC107 A3). Ensure you have your name, student number

and page number in the footer of your document, and the title of the assignment in

the header.

Task Overview

Introduction: It has been argued that cultural capabilities are fundamental to operating

effectively in the workplace, community and the university. Cultural capabilities are required

for creating safe work and learning spaces. So, to complete this task you will be drawing

together all of the learning from the unit to show understanding of strategies to create safe

spaces.

Task: Write a formal report to observe and analyse whether characters in a given interaction

are showing effective cultural capabilities and maintaining a culturally safe space. Also,

recommend how effective cultural capabilities of the people involved could be improved.

Task details

The report should:

• Summarise and describe observations of the interactions related to aspects of

cultural capabilities in the interaction.

• Analyse (with formal references) the safe and unsafe aspects of the interaction,

including the physical location and interactions between people.

• Provide recommendations for creating or sustaining this interaction as a culturally

safe space.

Be written in a formal tone - avoid personal language, contractions and slang.

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Steps for successfully completing Assessment 3, Part 1

1. As you think about the given interaction, observe the way that the social and cultural

groups concerned are represented in the interaction. Distinguish between the actual

interaction depicted and the wider social issue; remember you are analysing the situation

for the cultural capabilities demonstrated in the interaction.

The Interactions you can choose:

• 21 minutes of the Documentary posted on Vimeo by the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation.

Dirt Cheap 30 Years on: the story of uranium mining in Kakadu. https://vimeo.com/73373709

You can watch the whole documentary to gain some contextual knowledge. The interaction is from 15 minutes to 36 minutes, including a footage of NLC meeting with Chairman Yunupingu, and another meeting with the then minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Ian Viner.

• Another choice is: #toostrongforyoukaren https://www.sbs.com.au/news/mildura-woman-attempts-to-tear-down-aboriginal-flag-in-viral-

video

Here is another news excerpt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR2d23LM4eo

And another:

https://10daily.com.au/news/australia/a191217vebho/rob-and-karen-from-that-viral-video-are-

not-unique-they-just-got-caught-20191218?fbclid=IwAR3mqjdNoG2bVFwDftnpATk9K-

z5n_srJuOk2nJdX_p5jFT2evP-7sqs0JQ

Here is a hashtag collation of posts on twitter (beware this is general public and various

authorities):

https://twitter.com/hashtag/toostrongforyoukaren?lang=en

• Another Choice is the NYT article on the Corona Virus; a series of media clips on a collection

of statements made; so instead of analysing a specific scenario (like the ones above) , you

can analyse the existence of these instances over time as discussed in the video. You can

also reference other media pieces that impact on collective culture, interactions and power

relations.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/opinion/Racism-coronavirus-asians.html

2. Format the Report

Prepare the layout before writing.

Font size and type: Use font size 12. You may use font type calibri, arial or times new roman.

Margins: Use Default margin, 2.54cm.

Line Spacing: 1.5 line spacing. You will need to include sections and subsections which

should have numbered and titled headings. Word counts for each section below are only a

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guide but do indicate relative importance of the sections. This is reflected in the marking for

each section.

• Title of Report: This should be on a separate page. Include the title, your name and

student number, and the date. The title should include the name of the assignment

and describe what the report will do. You can be creative to make an interesting title

page.

• Table of Contents: This should be on a separate page. A table of contents provides a

list of the Sections and Sub-sections that you have used in your report, and the page

on which they start. You can use the word function in ‘references’ tab to AUTO-

generate a table of contents from the levels of headings you choose UNDER ‘STYLES’.

Now use this outline:

1. Introduction (approx. 200 words): Briefly explain background, aim and scope of this

report. Include the following sub-sections in the introduction.

1.1 Background An orientation to the topic of cultural capability and safe spaces.

1.2 Aim Tell the reader what the report aims to do – i.e. It will provide a summary,

description and analysis of an example of a safe or unsafe space and will recommend

improvements to improve the safety of the space where appropriate.

1.3 Scope Explain what the report will focus on, including concepts and capabilities you

will analyse for.

2. Summary and Observations (Approx. 350- 400 words): This section will include two sub-

sections.

2.1 Summary of the interaction: needs to include:

o a brief plot line of the events you are analysing

o the setting with a general overview of the scene

o any relevant background information to understand the scene

o identification of the key people involved

2.2 Observations: Identify the behaviours that are evidence of the cultural safety issues

and cultural capability. These observations should confirm your statement in the

introduction about whether the space is safe or unsafe. Some of the things to look for

and describe are: physical factors (size and layout of space, position of people in the

space), communication factors (body language, voice, words), signs of inclusion or

exclusion, and displays of or lack of cultural intelligence. It is a good idea to include a

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Table to set out your observations. Word count is included in the ‘summary and

observations” quota, so don’t ‘spend’ all your words here.

If you use a table, remember that it will need to be introduced, and a number and title

provided, as per below. (Note replace highlighted instructions with your own words):

Table 1 Title of table here

Scene

description

event or

sections of

event

Category eg Signs of

bias, cultural

border

crossing,

Category eg subculture,

cultural safety

Category eg collaborative or

coercive

relations of

power

Category eg privilege,

equity,

diversity

Add more

rows if needed

3. Analysis: (700-800 words):

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

In this section you should demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts covered in

the unit. Using relevant references, together with your observations in section 2 of

elements within the interaction, analyse whether chosen scenes are a safe or an unsafe

space and explain why. Support your claims about whether each scene is a safe or unsafe

space with readings and definitions of the concepts that comprise cultural safety, and

literature we covered during the semester relating to capabilities and how people can

demonstrate their cultural intelligence.

• Identify a specific example of cultural capability from the interaction

• Integrate a definition of cultural capability, power relations and generative

interactions

• Explain how the behaviour in this example relates to the definition and the broader

question of cultural capability and safe spaces for the report

Hint: As noted earlier, to improve clarity, your analysis should include numbered sub-

headings to highlight and structure key issues you identified as important to whether the

space represented there is safe or not safe (e.g. 3.1 Empathy, 3.2 Intercultural

Communication, 3.3 Awareness of Body Language, 3.4, Etc.).

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4. Recommendations (150 – 200 words): Based on your analysis section, make

recommendations for how situations in the situation may be changed using cultural

capabilities to make this a safer space. The recommendations that you make should

tie in very closely to your analysis section. Number and subheadings for each

recommendation as it relates to the analysis:

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

5. Summary and Conclusion (approx. 100 words): Summarise the main ideas. What did

the situation show about safe spaces, and what actions needed to be taken to make

it a safe space, if anything? No new material or references should be included in the

summary and conclusion.

References: This list should be on a separate page. The title, References, should be centred

in the page. The reference list should follow APA Style guidelines

(http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=40378641). Include all of the readings that

you have mentioned throughout your report. You need to have at least seven references.

Include at least four of the readings we have provided during the semester. ( More for

IAS201 students: see separate criteria) You will need to conduct your own research by

including at least two references. See CDU Library for additional journal articles,

professional literature and books. Avoid referencing websites. You are expected to use

academic texts.

Preparation

Before writing: Sketch connections between developing cultural capabilities and creating

safe spaces.

• Write down the principles of capability you identified in Assessment 2.

• Think about which of these you can observe in the behaviours and interaction you are

analysing.

• Some initial questions to prompt your thinking might include:

o How do we negotiate and create safe spaces?

o What biases, power relations, border crossings, privileges, diverity and equity issues are

present in the interaction?

o Whose responsibility is it to create and sustain these spaces?

o What is being generated in this interaction?

o Who could take an action to improve the situation being represented?

• Jot down some key points with matching references.

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• Review what an analysis is. Apply this technique to your interaction and readings to

identify the links between, for example, principles of capability and whether the

interaction demonstrates them.

• Consider how the literature can help to explain and analyse your chosen interaction

relating to work or social space applications.

Some tips and more detailed questions you might ask yourself when analysing and

discussing the video using readings for this report.

Use the following framework to help analyse the issue. Remember to refer back to what you

have learned throughout the semester to think about the following questions.

Cultural self:

Power Relations:

Generative Interactions:

Cultural capabilities:

Visual cues to look for:

• Safe atmosphere (safe from physical, emotional or psychological harm?)

• Body language, eye contact, hand placement, stance, proximity

• Verbal communication (what and how)

How does cultural empathy relate to safe spaces?

• How does cultural empathy help create effective work or social, settings?

• How would you recognise that cultural empathy is occurring [or not] in any setting.

Assessment 3: Pre-submission Checklist

Content ✓

Does the report demonstrate a good understanding of how and why cultural

capabilities can be applied to a work or social space to create or maintain a safe

space? Does it:

• include a clear introduction with all components;

• provide a clear and relevant summary of interaction and observations;

• discuss issues in the analysis in a thoughtful, clear and relevant way;

• support the analysis by using academic sources;

• select and integrate into the analysis appropriate examples from the chosen

interaction;

• include appropriate recommendations; related to the analysis;

• have a clear conclusion?

Organisation ✓

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• Is there an appropriate report structure with sections mostly titled, numbered

and formatted according to the formatting instructions?

• Is the content logically developed through the summary and observations,

analysis, and recommendation sections?

• Is the content type appropriate for each section?

• Is there any unnecessary repetition?

Quality of evidence ✓

Research

Are the ideas supported by a minimum of seven different

credible and relevant sources? (Four from set readings?)

Have I ensured I have maintained academic integrity by

paraphrasing or direct quoting other sources with references?

Referencing Are in-text references and a reference list provided to support

ideas and consistently follow accepted referencing conventions?

Presentation ✓

Writing

conventions

Is the report presented with correct formatting, line-spacing,

headers and footers with student name, unit code and

assignment number included?

Word Choice, Punctuation, grammar and Spelling ✓

Editing Is the report presented in a formal tone with correct word

choice, punctuation, grammar and spelling carefully edited?

Additional Tips and Information

Report writing: Use these resources to familiarise yourself with what an analytical report is

and how to write one: The CUC100 handbook. Rolls, N. & Wignell, P. (2015). Communicating

at University. Darwin, NT: Charles Darwin University. Available for loan from the CDU

Library. Report writing: Chapter 9 What is an analysis: Chapter 1, Formal writing technique:

Chapter 1.

Further report-writing information: http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/studying/study-

support/academic-skills/report-writing

Academic Language and Learning Success Program (ALLSP) runs regular free workshops and

drop-in consultations. http://www.cdu.edu.au/academic-language-learning/allsp

Help with referencing http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/cdureferencing/apa

Before submitting

Read the Report Assessment Criteria very carefully. Your lecturer will be using the

Assessment Criteria. Read the comments in each row to review your own work.

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Assessment 3, Part 2: Praxiography (5%, 10%) • Once you submit the report, you will need to write a 250-word praxiography. This

small piece links the academic and research work you did to the world outside your

assessment.

• You can evaluate your / your partners’ work (if completed in pairs) against the main

assessment criteria and learning outcomes with justification, and link to the learning

you did and how you see is apply to the immediate world you encounter and your

outlook.

Consider these questions:

1. How did the concepts you learned about affect the ways you think and speak

about culturally specific topics?

2. How do you see your studies and future profession differently? What has

changed since Assessment 1?

3. How did the learning process (either paired or solo, face-to-face and online)

help or hinder this?

4. What mark should you/ and / or your partner get for A3 and on what basis?

Use the unit learning outcomes and report criteria to justify your mark.