The number of Canadians who speak other than English and French as their first language have increased in 2021.
It has risen to 4.6 million or around 13 percent of the population. Also, 25 percent of Canadians master at least 1 other language, aside from English or French, as among their first languages.
This growth occurred as a result of the recent addition to Canada’s population of people who speak Asian languages, specifically Hindi, Punjabi, and Mandarin. According to the numbers, Canadians who converse…
Canada has one of the best educational systems in the world. And, among the domains, the humanities and social sciences are regarded as remarkable. If you plan to study in Canada, here are the best sociology schools in 2021.
University of Toronto
Its curriculum focuses on examining the processes of inequality and unequal development in societies. Also, it aims to understand how mobility and migration shape communities.
University of British Columbia
Its sociology department aims to …
As new technology and environmental awareness are incorporated into formal education, some school supplies that were popular a generation ago are now considered a waste of money if purchased today.
Be careful when dealing with these items because they can seem tempting at first and you don’t want to regret it later on. Here are the 10 back-to-school items that waste money:
New lunch boxes
Most lunch boxes are made durable, even though they can be from hard plastic. Unless there is structural damage…
Anthropology is the study of humanity and all of the human social aspects. With a scientific field of study that relies more on historical records, a school that offers such a course must be fully equipped with numerous resources that are factual. Fortunately, Canadians and visitors have that privilege since there are many great anthropology schools within the country.
The top universities include the following program levels: Bachelor’s level, Master’s level, Ph.D. level, and certificate courses. Studying anthropology is not only intellectual but also very …
Aside from the United States, Canada also has a shortage of teachers. According to the annual report by Languages Canada, the country struggles to address the demand for teachers in 2021. The main reason for such is the financial pressures felt severely by aspiring teachers. The salaries may have increased but almost all costs of necessities have increased also.
The report states that 1 in 5 schools have difficulties in hiring qualified teachers. This challenge stems from the vast difference between the salary expectations and the school tasks demanded. Along …
It has been proven that Canada has one of the best educational systems all over the world. For those who are interested in taking up social sciences, here are the top Canadian universities that you can aim to enter, according to the 2022 world rankings.
University of Toronto
This prestigious university has over 40 study programs across social sciences, including political sciences, human geography, and criminology. Students can enroll at either undergraduate or graduate levels. There is also flexible room for pursuing combined programs and …
The International Day of Sign Languages is a tribute to the millions of deaf people all over the world. According to the World Federation of the Deaf or WFD, there are 70 million of them and 80 percent of which are living in developing countries. Overall, the deaf population is said to be capable of using around 300 various sign languages.
Sign languages are now as significant as spoken languages. Among them is an international sign language used for meetings and socializing. It is, to use an analogy, what English is to spoken language.
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