Course Overview
This course deals with the importance of intercultural factors for international students or recently arrived immigrants studying or working in Canada. While Canada is a country that prides itself on cultural diversity, many newcomers find that learning styles and workplace culture in Canada are significantly different than what they are used to in their home country. This course aims to help learners be aware of these differences and teach strategies for adapting to them. *Note: Thank you for your interest in a BCIT – Free Online Learning course. You are about to register for the course. If you are new to BCIT, you will first need to create a BCIT ID. Then, log in with your ID and password to register. Once registered, log in to learn.bcit.ca with your BCIT email address and password to access your online course. If you are new to BCIT, it may take up to 24 hours for your course access to become active. Because these are not credited courses, and you are not paying a fee, there may be student resources you come across that you are not entitled to access. This would include Student Aid and other financial assistance. Enjoy your learning and we’re happy to support your lifelong learning journey.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$0.00
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the importance of intercultural awareness in Canadian study/work environments.
- List key intercultural differences as they affect Canadian study/work environments.
- Develop personal intercultural adaptation strategies.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of MOOC 0201 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 89381
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 89381
- $0.00 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 52 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MOOC 0201 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67567
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 67567
- $0.00 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 52 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.