| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.63 |
| Liaison | Dwayne Doornbosch |
| Submission Date | June 24, 2021 |
Langara College
AC-5: Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Arnie
Clark Deputy Registrar Deputy Registrar |
Does the institution offer at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program that is one week or more in length?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s) offered by the institution:
1) Both the Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Studies and Diploma in Arts and Science (Environmental Studies) include a mandatory 1-week practical field methods course which includes lectures (Spring Semester) and a mandatory, off-campus, field component shortly after the final examinations period (end of semester). Team taught, the course features techniques used for terrain analysis, mapping, inventory of ecosystems, water quality testing, and report writing.
2) Langara International Service Trip (LIST), partnered with ME To WE, takes students beyond the classroom, and beyond Canada, to volunteer in our global community. The program focuses on local & global cultural awareness, sustainability, and service. Program components include a Pre-Trip Programming for 3 days, which include three pre-trip modules, Service, Sustainability and Culture. The Service Trip lasts 10 days where Langara students volunteer on social development projects and have the opportunity to learn from indigenous peoples, and view local wildlife. Once home a Post-Trip Program is done where students complete a reflection project.
More information on Langara International Service Trip (LIST) can be found here: https://langara.ca/the-hub/list/index.html
Website URL where information about the institution’s immersive education programs is available:
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