ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET
Student Name Anitha Kannan
Student ID No 100033200
Contact Telephone No 0405969353
Group 16C
Course Code and Name Diploma of Nursing
Unit Code and Name HLTHIR403C Work Effectively with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers
Title of Assessment Assessment 2- Culture Shock
Teacher Name
Due Date 3rd April 2016
Received By
(staff signature)
Date Received
Centre for Health, Science & Community
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More specifically, this term is described when the person has no idea what to do or how things are done within the new environment, not enough knowledge about the area, as well as having no understanding of what is appropriate and inappropriate in certain situations. After a few weeks of arriving in a new place, the feeling of culture shock tends to start happening. This can be due to the language, people, activities, new foods and customs.
In this video “Culture Shock” many real life examples are shown of situations where refugees are experiencing cultural differences.
The first cultural difference identified is from Egide Aj Sabimana who comes from Burundi. He shows that he has never experienced watching television due to having no electricity in his home environment; which results in Egide having no knowledge of how to use the equipment. This could lead to refugees feeling confused and definitely needing assistance on learning how to use new equipment and facilities.
The next example shows Damber Gautam from Bhutan who left his country at a very young age and went through some very horrible experiences. He states that coming to Australia had made him feel very relaxed and very “free.” This shows how refugees really appreciate having the opportunity to be able to come to another country, even though there is the downside to having cultural shock and its effects. …show more content…
He thought it was a strange machine and was scared to use it. It can be agreed from this distinct difference that there are major changes in moving from a small town to a large metropolis area.
Everything is different when living in a new country. The stories the refugees share from this video explain how it is a big challenge and how there are a number of differences from their cultures to living somewhere very different.
Question 2
What expectations do we have of refugees which we might be unaware of?
There are many things that we are unaware of when it comes to refugees.
The refugee’s communication skills are affected by their first language and how it can strongly have an impacts on their capability as an adult to learn another language. This also includes the ability to learn how to read, write and speak that language.
We are also not aware of how many migrants were not offered the opportunity to learn or practice English and this has a huge effect when it comes to living in a country like Australia where the majority of the jobs require essential English standards.
We are also unaware of the difficulties associated with the migration experience such as:
• Getting used to different foods
• Adjusting to new society and
Student Name Anitha Kannan
Student ID No 100033200
Contact Telephone No 0405969353
Group 16C
Course Code and Name Diploma of Nursing
Unit Code and Name HLTHIR403C Work Effectively with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers
Title of Assessment Assessment 2- Culture Shock
Teacher Name
Due Date 3rd April 2016
Received By
(staff signature)
Date Received
Centre for Health, Science & Community
Please tick the appropriate boxes and sign below
0 I have included a bibliography.
0 The assignment is typed.
0 I have a backup copy of this assessment.
0 This is all my own work. I have not breached the Swinburne TAFE policy on plagiarism.
0 Extension of due date granted (if applicable).
Student’s …show more content…
More specifically, this term is described when the person has no idea what to do or how things are done within the new environment, not enough knowledge about the area, as well as having no understanding of what is appropriate and inappropriate in certain situations. After a few weeks of arriving in a new place, the feeling of culture shock tends to start happening. This can be due to the language, people, activities, new foods and customs.
In this video “Culture Shock” many real life examples are shown of situations where refugees are experiencing cultural differences.
The first cultural difference identified is from Egide Aj Sabimana who comes from Burundi. He shows that he has never experienced watching television due to having no electricity in his home environment; which results in Egide having no knowledge of how to use the equipment. This could lead to refugees feeling confused and definitely needing assistance on learning how to use new equipment and facilities.
The next example shows Damber Gautam from Bhutan who left his country at a very young age and went through some very horrible experiences. He states that coming to Australia had made him feel very relaxed and very “free.” This shows how refugees really appreciate having the opportunity to be able to come to another country, even though there is the downside to having cultural shock and its effects. …show more content…
He thought it was a strange machine and was scared to use it. It can be agreed from this distinct difference that there are major changes in moving from a small town to a large metropolis area.
Everything is different when living in a new country. The stories the refugees share from this video explain how it is a big challenge and how there are a number of differences from their cultures to living somewhere very different.
Question 2
What expectations do we have of refugees which we might be unaware of?
There are many things that we are unaware of when it comes to refugees.
The refugee’s communication skills are affected by their first language and how it can strongly have an impacts on their capability as an adult to learn another language. This also includes the ability to learn how to read, write and speak that language.
We are also not aware of how many migrants were not offered the opportunity to learn or practice English and this has a huge effect when it comes to living in a country like Australia where the majority of the jobs require essential English standards.
We are also unaware of the difficulties associated with the migration experience such as:
• Getting used to different foods
• Adjusting to new society and