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Human Rights, Diversity and Social Inclusion

July 10 - August 1, 2026, Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

SOCI 1500, DEGE Breadth (lower level, SCC)

This course will introduce students to the principles of human rights, diversity and social inclusion as well as the international and national laws and policies that have been developed to guide human interactions. Students will be provided with opportunities to explore their own personal locations while examining concepts related to colonization, power, privilege and oppression while simultaneously expanding their understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of social justice, anti-racist and anti-oppression (including indigenous, feminist and critical race theories) that are central to effective engagement in dialogues of community and practices of community development.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Analyze historical and contemporary approaches to human rights, inclusion, and equity, and examine structures that contribute to marginalization in Canadian society;
  • Explore the intersections of various forms of oppression and the challenges and rewards of working with diverse populations in community and institutional settings;
  • Apply theories of social justice and equity to professional practice, fostering cultural competence and effective engagement with diverse groups;
  • Communicate key aspects of human rights within a Canadian context, employing adult education principles;
  • Reflect on personal views, ongoing self-assessment, and critical discussions to enhance awareness of social justice, inclusion, and human rights.

This program is right for you if:

  • If you have a commitment to social justice and seek a greater understanding of how social, institutional and contemporary structures that result in the marginalization in Canadian society;
  • You are open to reflection and want to cultivate ongoing self-assessment, capacity and awareness regarding human rights, social justice and inclusion.

What will you be able to do after this course?

  • The course provides students with the foundational theories that will enable them to understand and analyze social issues from a historical, global, local and contemporary frame that fosters an integrative analyses of social issues.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in Degree level.
  • This course is not open to students enrolled in the FSCS programs.
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