Canadian Cultural Values and Beliefs

Introduction

Canadians are known to be some of the most polite, tactful, and peace-loving human beings on the planet. In fact, a stereotypical Canadian is depicted as one who apologizes despite not being at fault. To a certain extent, this is true. The society greatly values tolerance, humility as well as non-violence. To be sure, Canadians have individual traits and quirks. Some even venture to say that traits vary from one province to the next. Canadian society is rich in its norms. These are what they value highly and underlie many of their behaviours. Having an idea of these will help you have a deeper understanding of Canadians and guide you in your own cultural immersion.

Question:

As a new immigrant to Canada, what are some of these values and beliefs that will help you to assimilate within the Canadian culture?

Source: https://livelearn.ca/article/about-canada/canadian-cultural-values-and-beliefs/

Task

Your task has three parts:

Part A:

Your task is to research about the popular Canadian culture values and beliefs.
Develop a reference list of all the sources used (online, video, blogs, print)

Task B:

Develop a storyboard demonstrating 5 most popular Canadian Cultural norms and beliefs
Interview a new Canadian-record his success story. Upload the podcast.

Task C: Group Work

Present 5 minute presentation on how assimilation within the Canadian culture has helped you so far.

Process

Follow the following process to achieve your tasks:

Step one: Group formation:

Group A: Last Names with letters a-j (4 students)

Group B: Last Names with letters k-z (4 students)

Assign each group a Lead and tasks to team example: Researcher, Editor, Writer and Moderator- each team works independently and collaborates as a team too.

Document required at the end of Step one:

1. Roles and Responsibilities Sheet

Submission Deadline: Week one (May 1-5)

Step two:

Part A:

Watch this video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj_uBx8jMjo

Your task is to research about the popular Canadian culture values and beliefs. Research at least 3 online sources to support your project.
Develop notes as you go through resources and links. Use these notes for your presentation.
Develop a reference list of all the sources used (online, video, blogs, print)-This list needs to developed as you work on the project and save each source on a separate word or excel document
Documents Required: Reference List-The list then need to attached with the project documents in a pdf format.
Submission Date: week 2 (May 8-12)

Step three:

Task B:

Complete the online quiz: Online Quiz: https://livelearn.ca/article/about-canada/canadian-immigration-stats/

Develop a storyboard demonstrating 5 most popular Canadian Cultural norms and beliefs. Your research will shortlist five most commonly practised Canadian Cultural values and beliefs.
Interview a new Canadian-record his success story. Upload the podcast.

Shortlist a success story - an immigrant Canadian or a new immigrant who can share his success story with you. Request an appointment. Prepare interview 3-5 questions. Record the interview and upload it.

Documents Required at the end of Step three :

Storyboard
Interview questions (pdf)
Podcast Interview 3-5 minutes

Submission Deadline: Week 3 (May 15-19)

Step four:

Task C: Group presentation

Reveiw this link : Research Support:

https://www.international.gc.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-apercus_pays/ci-ic_ca.aspx?lang=eng#cn-2

Each group will present a 5 minute presentation on how the study of Canadian Cultural Values and Beliefs can be helpful for successful assimilation within the Canadian life.

Both group A and B will fill out peer group evaluation form.(See in the Evaluation Link)

Format: Choose a format of the presentation. It can be power point, drama, speech or skit.

Task C end requirement: Group Presentation

Submission Deadline: Week 3 (May 21-25)

Evaluation

In order to successfully complete this task, you must:

Provide completed tasks with the documents required. ( 30%)
Include all relevant ideas, dates, people and events in your Presentation. (40%)
Demonstrate appropriate use of grammar including punctuation. (20%)
Provide a List of References/sources used. (10%)
Submit on time. Each Late submission by one day will loose 1 mark.

Conclusion

It is expected that the learners will have:

Arrived at a fairly good point of view with regards to the topic.
Achieved considerable independent skills to conduct research.
Done reading for gist, main ideas and for information etc.
Demonstrated considerable skills to conduct communication (interview skills).
Learned to have somewhat developed Microsoft word skills in the use of PPP, Excel,or related online quiz, web2.0 tools (podcast etc).