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This guide provides links to selected resources available from the SLC Libraries on the topics of Global Learning, Internationalization, Study Abroad, Intercultural Competency, and supporting International students.
This is not an exhaustive list of resources, but a starting point for exploration. Additional topic resources include:
The Global Learning Centre
The Global Learning Centre is a hub of resources specifically designed to support and enrich the experiences of international students who are attending SLC. Events such as the Global Learning Opportunities Week (GLOW) fosters intercultural communication and understanding. Faculty-led programs give students the opportunity to explore new cultures with available funding.
Further Resources
Take advantage of the ESL resources available through the College. You can borrow ESL books through the library, or book a free 1-1 appointment with the Academic Support Centre if you are needing assistance with a presentation (a new account is required):
If you are experiencing culture shock, anxiety, or the pressure to balance personal life with college, please consider connecting with Wellness & Accessibility. They offer Accessibility Services, Test Centres, and Health Services.
Brockville:
Room M1461
Phone: 613.933.6080, ext. 5504
wellness@sl.on.ca
Cornwall:
Room 250
Phone: 613.345.0660, ext. 5504
Fax: (613) 345.7871
wellness@sl.on.ca
Kingston:
Room 01230
Phone: 613.544.5400 ext. 5504
Fax: (613) 548.7793
wellness@sl.on.ca
Spiritual Care extends its support to international students navigating Canadian society both spiritually and mentally. Whether you are looking for peer support or communal support, Spiritual Care can help you connect with what is nearest to you.
Kathy Doering,
Spiritual Care Facilitator
613-544-5400 ext. 1522
Available Reading Resources
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction by
This Very Short Introduction offers readers a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism. As he sheds light into how Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, Keown also highlights how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective. In the second edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender. About the Series: Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.
Call Number: BQ4022 .K46 2013 - KingstonISBN: 0199663831Publication Date: 2013-04-06
The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad by
This book is an indispensable how-to guide on flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation. Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book reduces the stress of studying abroad. Covering all aspects of the international student experience - inside and outside the classroom - the book encourages young people to perform their very best and succeed in their new environment. International students preparing for cross-cultural learning and recent graduates looking for employment will find this book both practical and inspiring.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 0429280114Publication Date: 2019-08-02
Essentials of Cultural Anthropology by
The most successful new textbook in a generation, Ken Guest's text shows students that now, more than ever, global forces affect local culture. Students learn that the tools of cultural anthropology are relevant to their life in our globalized world. The NEW InQuizitive course helps students focus their reading, master the basics, and come to class prepared.
Call Number: GN316 .G845 2018 - CornwallISBN: 9780393624618Publication Date: 2018
Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Up Overseas in the 21st Century by
Over 200 million people currently live abroad; more than 50 million are temporary residents, intending to return to their country of origin. Misunderstood explores the impact international life can have on the children of such families - while they live overseas, when they return, and as they mature into adults. Similarities in their shared experiences (regardless of the different countries in which they have lived) create a safe space of comfort and understanding. Tanya Crossman introduces this space - the Third Culture - through the personal stories of hundreds of individuals. Whether you grew up overseas, are raising children overseas, or know a family living abroad, Misunderstood will equip you with insights into the international experience, along with practical suggestions for how to offer meaningful care and support.
Call Number: HQ784.S56 C76 2016ISBN: 9781909193857Publication Date: 2016-08-15
The Routledge International Handbook of Student-Centered Learning and Teaching in Higher Education by
The movement away from teacher-centered toward student-centered learning and teaching (SCLT) in higher education has intensified in recent decades. Yet in spite of its widespread use in literature and policy documents, SCLT remains somewhat poorly defined, under-researched and often misinterpreted. Against this backdrop, The Routledge International Handbook of Student-Centered Learning and Teaching in Higher Education offers an original, comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fundamentals of SCLT and its discussion and applications in policy and practice. Bringing together 71 scholars from around the world, the volume offers a most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fundamentals of SCLT and its applications in policy and practice; provides beacons of good practice that display how instructional expertise manifests itself in the quality of classroom learning and teaching and in the institutional environment; and critically discusses challenges, new directions and developments in pedagogy, course and study program design, classroom practice, assessment and institutional policy. An essential resource, this book uniquely offers researchers, educators and students in higher education new insights into the roots, latest thinking, practices and evidence surrounding SCLT in higher education.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780429521584Publication Date: 2020-07-28
Understanding Islam by
In the 600s CE, a new religious faith swept out the vast deserts of southern Arabia. A merchant named Muhammad built a following of true believers who steadily grew in numbers and eventually became the world's second largest faith. The religion's beginnings are discussed, along with core beliefs, common practices, and challenges for the future.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 1682824667Publication Date: 2018-08-01
Unstacking Your Grief Tower by
When we tell people that we lived abroad during our developmental years, we're often met with awe and envy. What they don't see are the number of losses we experienced with each move, the amount of "goodbyes" we said, or the hardships that we endured. Each of these stack up like blocks on a tower, each block influencing how we deal with the next hardship we face. This hope-filled book offers you the invitation to uncover and process the blocks on your Grief Tower. Through her own experience, Lauren Wells walks you compassionately and practically through unstacking your Grief Tower in light of your Third Culture Kid experiences.
Call Number: HQ784.W455 .U578 2021ISBN: 9798532771987Publication Date: 2021-09-25
