YorkU Glendon College introduces new Core Curriculum

York University’s Glendon College has introduced a new Core Curriculum that will ensure that undergraduate students develop a shared foundation of knowledge. The structured, four-year curriculum combines academic learning with opportunities for personal growth. It emphasizes inclusivity, intercultural competence, and critical thinking. “What makes the Glendon Core Curriculum unique is that it also focuses on global issues, multilingualism and intercultural competencies throughout the upper-year courses,” said YorkU Professor Valérie Florentin. “Regardless of which combination of courses students may take as they move through the Core Curriculum, they will all acquire a comparable set of skills, knowledge and values.” The curriculum also fosters a sense of community by united students from diverse disciplines in shared learning experiences.