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SUMMER SEMESTER 2006

SPECIAL TOPICS:

INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION

Heather Tobe ?

Office:edb 9512?

Phone: 604-291-3455

Office hours: Monday 1:00-2:00

MONDAY 8:30-12:20 EDB 8620F

PREREQUISITES:

30 credits

This course can also be used as one of the required courses for the International and Global Education

Minor in Education

DESCRIPTION

What is intercultural or international education? This course will explore ideas of education with an

intercultural or international focus. Students will be introduced to models of cultural understanding,

explore ideas around culturally relevant pedagogy, and examine multicultural and anti-racist education

practices.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• examine the concepts of intercultural and international education

• investigate some of the major issues in intercultural and international education

• analyze approaches which are culturally responsive and responsible

• integrate cultural, global and multicultural content across the curriculum

• examine models of cultural understanding

• explore approaches to creating a culturally rich environment that nurtures all students

• engage in field experiences and interactions with international students to examine their own global

perspectives

• investigate ways teachers and schools, and curriculum can become more international and

intercultural

• examine teaching practices and education systems in different cultural contexts

EXPECTATIONS

Participants are expected to:

• approach investigations from an open minded and critical perspective.

• maximize their learning and support the learning of others by actively engaging in class activities.

• demonstrate competency in completed assignments

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REQUIRED READINGS

Readings will be provided by the instructor at a cost of $20.00. Please provide the $20.00 at the second

class.

EVALUATION

Evaluation will be based on both individual and small group assignments. Possible assignments

include:

• Professional reading assignment ?

10%

• Interview project ?

20%

• Small group workshop ?

25%

• Final individual project ?

25%

• Participation, short and in-class assignments 20%

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