COMM-1209Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Foundations
In this foundational course, students will explore issues and topics related to intercultural competence, accessibility awareness, cultural, gender, neuro and sexual diversity. They will also explore anti-racism and Indigenous perspectives with a focus on Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous history, and the impact of intergenerational trauma. Students will reflect on how their internal cultural assumptions, beliefs, values, and bias may influence their personal, academic and professional lives. Through experiential learning and engaging with the course materials, students will develop strategies to address possible misunderstandings and conflicts in multicultural settings.
