Introduction
Books
Audiovisual Materials
Websites
Help
This guide is intended to provide an introduction to resources
available from the University of Lethbridge Library for international students on studying far from home; Canadian culture; and English skills for university. It is a guide to get you started; there are many more resources available, so this is just a jumping-off point for your research.
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Below are some books which you might find helpful. Please feel free to come and borrow them!
Culture shock: Psychological reactions to unfamiliar environments
Culture shock: A survival guide to customs and etiquette: Canada
Culture wise Canada: The essential guide to culture, customs & business etiquette
Exploring culture: Exercises, stories, and synthetic cultures
Cultural intelligence: A guide to working with people from other cultures
North American cultures: Values and institutions in Canada and the United States
A passion for identity: Canadian studies for the 21st century
Beyond the answer sheet: Academic success for international students
The International student's guide: Studying in English at university
Succeeding as an international student in the United States and Canada
How to write a BA thesis: A practical guide from your first ideas to your finished paper
Citizens of Nowhere
"An inspiring story of courage, adaptation and determinaton - a year in the life of 11 refugee students entering universities across Canada."
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Below are some videos on the topic of culture and Canadian society
Voices of experience: Cross-cultural communication
Highlights the stories of more than a dozen international students and business people whose unique position in crossing cultures provides a bird's-eye view of adjustment to life in the United States. Culture shock, personal change, teaching styles, homesickness, and pre-departure expectations are covered.
Moving Experiences
The videos in this series provide firsthand accounts and personal insight into important issues and events in Canadian history. This video presents personal interviews with four different individuals, interwoven with historical footage and photographs. Chronicles the experiences of four people who immigrated to Canada early in their lives from various countries and explores issues of multiculturalism
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These sites provide free English-language instruction and tips.
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If you have difficulty finding or using the information you require:
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Content Revised: March 31, 2011
Content Created: December 9, 2010
