Worldviews & Multicultural Society
EDM 1004: Worldviews & Multicultural SocietyDescription
This course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of worldviews and belief systems, examining how they influence individual identity, cultural development, social behavior, and inter-religious interactions. Students will study fundamental philosophical concepts—ontology, epistemology, and axiology—and analyze how differing worldviews shape moral reasoning, social values, and cultural norms. Through reflective learning, case studies, and interactive dialogue, students will develop intercultural sensitivity and interfaith literacy. The course prepares learners to engage constructively in diverse environments, reduce cultural misunderstandings, and promote harmonious relations in multicultural societies.
Aim
To foster mutual respect, deepen intercultural and interfaith understanding, and enhance communication skills required for effective engagement in culturally diverse and pluralistic environments.
Duration
Total Duration: 6 hours (3 sessions).
Course Contents
UNIT 1: Foundations of Worldviews
UNIT 2: Worldviews and Culture
UNIT 3: Interfaith Dialogue and Multicultural Engagement
Reading materials
Hashi, Abdurezak A. (2016), Worldviews and Belief Systems: A Comparative Introduction (Kuala Lumpur: Fajar Ulung)
Format
3-Week Course (2-hour session per week)
Schedule
Sundays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm [or] 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Total Tuition
$150.00
EDM 1004: Worldviews & Multicultural SocietyDescription
This course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of worldviews and belief systems, examining how they influence individual identity, cultural development, social behavior, and inter-religious interactions. Students will study fundamental philosophical concepts—ontology, epistemology, and axiology—and analyze how differing worldviews shape moral reasoning, social values, and cultural norms. Through reflective learning, case studies, and interactive dialogue, students will develop intercultural sensitivity and interfaith literacy. The course prepares learners to engage constructively in diverse environments, reduce cultural misunderstandings, and promote harmonious relations in multicultural societies.
Aim
To foster mutual respect, deepen intercultural and interfaith understanding, and enhance communication skills required for effective engagement in culturally diverse and pluralistic environments.
Duration
Total Duration: 6 hours (3 sessions).
Course Contents
UNIT 1: Foundations of Worldviews
UNIT 2: Worldviews and Culture
UNIT 3: Interfaith Dialogue and Multicultural Engagement
Reading materials
Hashi, Abdurezak A. (2016), Worldviews and Belief Systems: A Comparative Introduction (Kuala Lumpur: Fajar Ulung)
Format
3-Week Course (2-hour session per week)
Schedule
Sundays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm [or] 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Total Tuition