Program Overview

Introduction to the Building Cultural Capability Unit

The Building Cultural Capability unit, coded as ZAC119, is designed to explore how different cultural understandings and models influence and shape our interpretation of the world, our perception of ourselves, and our relationships with others. This unit aims to build cultural capability through self-awareness and reflection on values, behaviors, beliefs, and world views, with a particular focus on the cultural knowledge, lived experience, and perspectives of diverse individuals, groups, and communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Building Cultural Capability
• Unit Code: ZAC119
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: University College
• Discipline: Pathways
• Coordinator: Ms Nita O'Callaghan
• Availability as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The unit aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, although the specific goals are not detailed in the provided information.

Availability

The unit is available online in Semester 1, with various attendance options. It is open to both international and domestic students.

Key Dates

• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Appraise diverse cultural values, behaviors, experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and world views.
• Identify and evaluate principles, policies, models, and frameworks that relate to cultural capability.
• Apply cultural capability principles and strategies in diverse contexts and environments.
• Reflect on their own cultural understanding and generate plans for personal and professional development.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Teaching Pattern

The unit involves 2 x 2-hour online tutorials and 1 x 3-hour online workshop per semester, along with asynchronous self-directed engagement with online learning materials and activities, and independent study for assessment tasks.

Assessment

• AT1: Cultural Capability Discussion Forum (20%)
• AT2: Cultural Biography (50%)
• AT3: Cultural Capability Reflection and Action Plan (30%)

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.