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Important Notes: We strongly recommend taking only one course at a time if you are working or studying full-time. [Top] Required Courses:The following courses are required to complete the Certificate in International Development. Introduction to International Development What does international development mean? From whose point of view? Explore key issues in international development including culture, poverty, gender, human rights, environmental sustainability, governance, and issues facing urban and rural communities in developing countries. This course provides essential knowledge to implement international development projects in an effective and multidisciplinary manner. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Register for Introduction to International Development [Top] Foundations of Intercultural Studies How does it all work? Begin to understand intercultural communication as a field of study: its roots, key researchers and their work, and the application of theory to practice. Review key concepts including culture, race, ethnicity, stereotypes and generalizations, values, expectations and assumptions. Examine the significance of context and power dynamics in intercultural interactions. Investigate your own culture and its impact on your professional and personal life. Develop strategies for effective intercultural relations. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars.
Important Note: you must APPLY before you register for courses in the certificate. [Top] Foundation and Skills in Intercultural Communication For the Certificate in International Development, this combined course provides the required course Foundations of Intercultural Studies and one elective credit, Skills in Intercultural Communication. See above for course descriptions. In conjunction with the International Educators Training Program at Queen's University, we are pleased to offer this course once per year in Kingston, Ontario in addition to our offering in Vancouver, BC. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Important Note: you must APPLY before you register for courses in the certificate. Face-to-face workshop Thu-Sat, Jan 7-9, 2010, Vancouver. Online seminar: Jan 10-Mar 4. Register for Foundations and Skills in Intercultural Communication (in Vancouver) Session at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario [Top] Elective Courses: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTElective courses allow participants to focus on one or more areas of international development. Two of the three elective courses must be International Development courses. Introduction to International Health and Development* There can be no development if people aren’t healthy – what can we do? Examine problems relevant to international health care management. Identify the basic concepts of international health and apply problem-solving skills to international health issues. Topics include intercultural issues, determinants of population health, primary health care strategies, and poverty and malnutrition from an international health perspective. "I think this should be one of the compulsory courses for a CID. As I have seen in the other courses..., health issues are integral to development work and I think everyone should have at least an introduction to the problems from the health side, not just looking over to it from the social side. So, thanks for having this course as part of the program and, more importantly, for having it open to the non-medical students, like myself. Now, at least, I have a broader perspective and better appreciation for the pervasiveness of the medical issues." (Sharon Vipond). Mar 15-May 3, 2010 Fee $845. Earlybird discount $795 for registrations received by Feb 22, 2010 All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. *Please note: This course is a prerequisite for Issues in International Health Delivery. Register for Introduction to International Health and Development [Top] Issues in International Health Delivery* How can we respond appropriately to such diverse groups? Building on Introduction to International Health and Development, this course continues to explore international health issues by looking at the needs of specific population groups and situations, including women and children in the developing world, displaced people, individuals affected by natural and man-made disasters, and aboriginal people. With an understanding of these issues, participants can begin to plan and manage international health programs in a more efficient, sustainable and holistic manner. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. *Please note: Completion of Introduction to International Health and Development is a prerequisite for this course. Register for Issues in International Health Delivery [Top] Project Planning and Proposal Writing How can we get this project approved and funded? Learn to plan and write project proposals in the field of international development using current tools and frameworks required by donors / funders. Whether you are a consultant seeking contract work, a not-for-profit administrator wishing to refine your project planning skills, a program manager writing a grant proposal, or a student or professional entering the field of international development, this course offers a solid and practical orientation in these critical processes and methods. "I feel so prepared right now to get started on proposals - before I wouldn't have known where to even begin. I can't express how useful this has been for me." (Midori Courtice) "[After taking the course] my understanding of international development has really grown and I am so much more aware of the issues that need to be considered in a process like this. I have a huge binder of comments, articles, etc. that I plan to keep for reference in the future. I know I will find all this very helpful." (Bev Ross)
May 10-Jul 5, 2010 Fee: $845 Earlybird discount $795 for registrations received by Apr 19, 2010 Oct 25-Dec 17, 2010 Fee $845 Earlybird discount $795 for registrations received by Oct 4, 2010 All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Register for Project Planning and Proposal Writing [Top] Education and Development Education is fundamental to development What do we need to know in order to contribute to this field? Look into the complex and rapidly expanding area of education in developing countries. Consider the history of education within the development framework, current global education initiatives, policies and goals, and different approaches to, and emphases on various levels of education. Learn about key international players in education including their roles, their influences, and their impact on educational approaches and opportunities for people in developing societies. Take a critical approach to the field through examining the debates surrounding past and present global policies and initiatives. "When I started this certificate, I think I understood that there was no one answer to international development but I think I was expecting some sort of constant. What I've realized, especially in this course, is that the most important thing is to take your time, get to know the area, and involve the affected population in all levels of decision making. People are so different everywhere!! It really only follows that problems and solutions will be equally as different." (Fiona Goodman) Register for Education and Development [Top] Evaluating International Development Work Is international development work making any difference? How can we know? How can we incorporate the beneficiaries' voices into our evaluations? Consider the importance of evaluation and monitoring in international development work and create an inventory of evaluation methods and tools for practitioners. Discuss critically the role of culture, colonialism, power, ethics, and sustainability in the evaluation process from southern and northern perspectives. Analyze case studies and practice writing your own evaluation. Contribute your own ideas for 'doing development' better. Jan 11-Mar 5, 2010 Fee $845 Earlybird discount $795 for registrations received by Dec 21, 2009 * Please note that this course makes use of audio files. Participants enrolling in this course should be able to access audio files such as MP3 Register for Evaluating International Development Work [Top] Migration and Displacement This course explores the contradictions and complexities of migration as a form of displacement of peoples across the globe. Consider how contemporary migration is collapsing boundaries and reconfiguring our notions about the “First World” and the “Third World”, thus challenging us to direct our struggle for global justice locally. Explore the root causes of forced migration and how this is directly linked to survival, including the livelihood and well-being of extended families, communities and remittance-dependent economies. Take a critical approach to the different actors involved and approaches to the field by examining present global policies, initiatives and alternatives to forced migration. Apr 19-Jun 18, 2010 Fee $845 Earlybird discount $795 for registrations received by Mar 29, 2010. Register for Migration and Displacement [Top] Elective Courses: INTERCULTURAL STUDIESOne of the three elective courses for the Certificate in International Development may be an Intercultural Studies course. Skills in Intercultural Communication How do we do it? Identify and practise the skills needed for effective intercultural communication. Review key communication models and consider the impact of culture on communication. Learn how to deal with miscommunication and prepare your own portfolio of tools to build intercultural competence. Foundations of Intercultural Studies is a prerequisite for this course. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Face-to-face workshop: Thu-Fri, May 6-7, 2010, Vancouver; online seminar May 8-Jun 14, 2010. Fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Register for Skills in Intercultural Communication [Top] Identity and Intergroup Relations (formerly Bridging Cultural Differences) Who are we and how are we seen? Integrate intercultural and social justice perspectives to look critically at intergroup relations. Review identity development models and the relationship of culture, ethnicity and race to intercultural interactions. Consider the impact of systemic issues of power and privilege. Develop practical strategies for meaningful intergroup dialogue and engagement. Foundations of Intercultural Studies is a prerequisite for this course. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Face-to-face workshop: Mon-Tue, May 3-4, 2010, Vancouver; online seminar May 5-Jun 10, 2010. Register for Identity and Intergroup Relations (in Vancouver) Session at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario [Top] Supporting International Assignments What support do people need when they relocate? Cover the theory and practice of preparing people to be interculturally effective in their international assignments. Learn how to support people who are working, volunteering or studying abroad for a period of time, whether they are nationals preparing to leave home, or international sojourners coming to your organization/institution. Foundations of Intercultural Studies is a prerequisite for this course. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Vancouver Face-to-face workshop: Fri-Sat, Jun 4-5, 2010; online seminar Jun 6-Jul 8. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Register for Supporting International Assignments [Top] Negotiating Across Cultures What should I know about negotiating when I have to work across cultures? Examine how culture affects the preparation, decision-making and implementation stages of formal negotiations and analyze the range of approaches used in everyday informal intercultural exchanges. Explore your culture-based negotiation style and consider strategies used and preferred in other cultures. Foundations of Intercultural Studies is a prerequisite for this course. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Face-to-face workshop: Fri-Sat, Mar 26-27, 2010, Vancouver;
online seminar: Mar 28-Apr 29. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Register for Negotiating Across Cultures [Top] Building Multicultural Teams Is everyone being heard? Examine the effect of culture on teams and organizational behaviour. Recognize cultural differences and explore ways of building on the strengths of team members. Enhance your skills in establishing, motivating and leading culturally diverse teams. Foundations of Intercultural Studies is a prerequisite for this course. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Face-to-face workshop: Fri-Sat, Oct 15-16, 2010, Vancouver;
online seminar: Oct 17-Dec 7. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Registration opens soon... [Top] Exchanging Knowledge Across Cultures How can we learn from each other? Experts in all fields are being called upon to share their knowledge and provide training in a variety of contexts. Develop strategies to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Analyze how cultural differences influence the ways information is exchanged and explore ways to adapt your program design and delivery to produce optimum learning opportunities. Foundations of Intercultural Studies is a prerequisite for this course. Attendance at the entire workshop is mandatory. Face-to-face workshop: Thu-Fri, May 6-7, 2010, Vancouver; online seminar: May 8-Jun 14. Register for Exchanging Knowledge Across Cultures The curriculum is subject to change. All required and elective courses are subject to availability.
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