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This is an introductory course into podcasts. Students will learn the definition, explore the various forms, and examine the steps it takes to create and produce a podcast. Investigate tips and tricks and the planning that goes into producing episodes. Learn vocal techniques that can increase audience engagement and attention. Students will use techniques and basics learnt in this course to create their own podcast!

Students will understand the importance of Al Quds, examine important facts about Al Aqsa Mosque such as the connection to the Kaaba, and explore key monuments in Jerusalem. Learn about important moments in Jerusalem's history including the key moments of occupation, religious significance and during the Israeli claim of the city. Address changes brought to the city since the Israeli occupation, and learn the Israeli theory.

Students will address important moments in Palestine's present day. Examine major cases affecting Palestinians today. Learn about the Refugee Case, Illegal Settlements that are still ongoing, and the Separation Wall and its implications on the lives of Palestinians. Explore problems that Palestinians have faced in both past and present.

Students will explore a brief history of Muslims and their contribution in North America. Examine the meaning of 'muslim contribution'. Look at Muslims who have made a positive impact in our society and have made strives in their respective fields. Study examples such as Peter Baker and Ali Abouchadi. For the final project, students will present a Canadian Muslim who they find inspiring.

Learn about the definition of 'Freedom of Speech', it's importance, and understand what it means for each individual. Examine the Charter of Rights and Freedom, it's significance, and the freedoms given to citizens. Study the freedoms and limitations. Look at 'Freedom of Speech' from different lenses such as day-to-day interactions, on the Internet, the media, and other parts of the World.

Learn how to set up a YouTube account and how to create compelling videos. Explore the difference between public speaking in person and addressing an audience through a camera. Learn techniques to create interesting videos that will attract an audience. Understand the importance of 'camera speaking' skills and how it can be used. In the final project, students will create videos and comment and present to the class.

Students will understand the complexities of implementing change. Explore the significance of personalized messaging and modes of communicating. Look at how to make logical arguments and the two-directional power of an argument that can make an audience either deter or support a cause. Students will look at the difference between effective and ineffective forms of demonstration. Examine how an action can create a ripple effect in the community!

Students will understand the complexities of implementing change. Explore the significance of personalized messaging and modes of communicating. Look at how to make logical arguments and the two-directional power of an argument that can make an audience either deter or support a cause. Students will look at the difference between effective and ineffective forms of demonstration. Examine how an action can create a ripple effect in the community!

In this course, students will learn about three issues that discuss the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the problems that Palestinians face as a result. Examine topics such as Israel and human rights abuse, the treatment of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, and possible solutions suggested before and after 1948. Students will address the Israeli occupation and its attempts to take over Palestinian land. Study international solutions to the occupation. For the final assignment, students will work in groups and research a topic of their choosing while addressing potential solutions.

Learn the basics of Prezi and what differentiates it from PowerPoint. Students will learn the basics of the principles and elements of design. Explore transitions, different graphics and typography. Practice presentation skills and public speaking skills. Through exercises students will be able to practice what is being taught and apply it to their own prezi presentation that will be showcased to peers at the end of the course.

Learn about the definition of 'Freedom of Speech', it's importance, and understand what it means for each individual. Examine the Charter of Rights and Freedom, it's significance, and the freedoms given to citizens. Study the freedoms and limitations. Look at 'Freedom of Speech' from different lenses such as day-to-day interactions, on the Internet, the media, and other parts of the World.

Learn the basics of Prezi and what differentiates it from PowerPoint. Students will learn the basics of the principles and elements of design. Explore transitions, different graphics and typography. Practice presentation skills and public speaking skills. Through exercises students will be able to practice what is being taught and apply it to their own prezi presentation that will be showcased to peers at the end of the course.