Course Overview
The focus of this course is to provide intercultural training in the hope of achieving a cross cultural understanding in resource management. This course covers topics in the following areas: cultural encounters, aboriginal peoples, introduction to immigrant groups, South East Asian peoples, South Asian peoples, African peoples and European peoples. The First Nations portion of the course is designed to provide a foundation of information that will help the participant build a broader understanding, awareness, and appreciation for the First Nations cultural values and concerns.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to the Multicultural Awareness module outcomes in this outline for the course learning outcomes / competencies for the Multicultural Awareness portion of this course.
Upon completion of the First Nations Cultural Awareness portion of the course students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Approach land and resource management issues with a greater understanding of the cultural values and principles that guide First Nations communities.
- Participate in relationship building with First Nation communities equipped with an enhanced understanding of the historical, cultural, political and legal contexts.
- Bring greater depth, efficiency and effectiveness to land and resource stewardship responsibilities.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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