This course examines how individuals, groups, societies and nations organize ideas, perceptions and values into explanatory patterns. More specifically, it focuses on the meaning of being Canadian, from a local, national and international perspective. You will explore major ideas and value systems by which diverse individuals, groups, societies and nations seek to explain the world and their place within it. You will apply a critical thought process to world views and learn how our national identity affects the way we perceive the world we live in, by defining our cultural, geographical and social position within the global context.

This program proposes work habits and learning strategies that both college and university-level students can apply for the duration of their studies and which can increase their likelihood of success. On the road to success is a thirty-minute program co-produced by Cégep@distance and Canal Savoir!