0149 - Countering Biases and Microaggressions
Course Description
This course can be applied to the UBC Certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and UBC Micro-certificate in Anti-Racism.
The prejudices people have toward others, both positive and negative, conscious or unconscious, affect conversations, feelings and experiences.
Unconscious biases surface as microaggressions in the workplace, and can lead to breakdowns of relationships, productivity and careers. They’re rooted in racism, and are innate and learned, which means people can learn to recognize and address them.
In this course, take part in reflective activities that expand your awareness of your unconscious biases. Develop practical and concrete strategies and techniques for addressing these biases, and noticing, identifying and responding to microaggressions.
Course format and hours
The format of this course is online and asynchronous.
This course is 15 hours long. Be prepared to spend approximately seven hours per week completing learning activities, including readings, assignments, posting and responding to online group discussions, and other projects.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Anti-Racism : Anti-Racism Courses
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion : Elective Courses