Anti-Racism, Discrimination and Equity
Course Information
Students taking this course will gain an understanding of terminolgy related to marginalized groups in Canada. By identifying issues related to racism and other forms of discrimination in North American society, students will analyse the various levels of bias and prejudice present in our society while examining their positionality. The main objective of this course is to examine the levels of discrimination present in society in order to help students gain the experience and tools to challenge inequity in the schools and workforce. As part of the course, students will communicate with one another through discussion boards and through various readings and assignments they will gain an understanding of the many facets of racism and discrimination. This course will be of interest to workers in health services, education, human resources, and business as well as those people who want to enhance their knowledge about discrimination in Canada, including, but not limited to: heterosexism, androcentrism, Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, ageism and classism.
Intake S24 SEM
Start Date May 14 / 2024
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
NC-LAWS1106
Host college code:
LO-LAWS8007
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NC-ENL001). For details visit https://www.niagaracollege.ca/parttimestudies/registration/ .
Contact
Bill Groves
Phone : (905) 735-2211 ext. 7606
Email : distance@niagaracollege.ca
100 Niagara College BoulevardWelland, ON
L3C 7L3
Phone : (905) 735-2211
Fax : (905) 736-6010