Culture, Society & International Students

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is designed for international students. It aims to discuss the basic elements of culture and society relative to the challenges of academic integration in a Canadian university. Students will reflect on various cultural contexts through a series of learning activities organized around two salient issues confronting international students: a.) the internationalization of Canadian education; and b.) the problems and prospects of immigrating to Canada. It will highlight cultural forms such as art, music & dance, literature, sports & film; and succinct discussions of major social institutions like the family, education, religion and state. This aims to enable students to examine critically the similarities and differences across societies and cultures where they face the challenges of social and academic adjustment to a successful learning experience. FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial | Discussion