Course Descriptions

HSW - 132 Cross-Cultural Social Analysis

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to investigate Indigenous perspectives on social issues at the local, national and global levels. This course introduces students to a wide range of social issues, starting with the student’s own experiences with social justice and cultural awareness.

Using critical thinking and a participatory approach, learners will analyze the historical, political and social factors affecting the issues discussed.

An Indigenous lens will be utilized through the use of guest speakers, videos, and supplementary material. Group works and cooperative learning activities will be used.

Prerequisite(s):

• Admission to the Human Services Certificate-Educational Assistant/Community Support, Indigenous Focus program

Note: Effective Fall 2023 the prerequisite for this course will become Admission to the Human Services Certificate - Educational Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus program. C in ENG 116 , and HSW 136 .
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca

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