Global and Intercultural Studies is a NEW course in Burnaby for senior (Grade 10-12) students, and part of a Provincial effort to prepare BC students to thrive in a quickly changing world. In this course, we’ll be exploring the concept of culture and how it shapes our thinking, behaviour, family lives, and relationships. We’ll also explore cultures around the world, current events (international and local), and writing, art, and film from many cultures. We will learn together through dialogue, discussion, and projects. The goal of this class is to help students become more able to live in and understand a globalised world, to resist stereotypical thinking, and to recognise and challenge imbalances of power and inequity. This class is a great fit for students who hope to spend time travelling, studying, or living abroad. It’s also a great course for students who enjoy dialogue and discussion, asking big questions, and engaging with the changing world they live in. The world is changing quickly and employers and post-secondary schools value a global and intercultural perspective.