This is certainly a timely topic and not surprised the course was full very quickly and has a long waiting list.
According to UBC, it's the first course of its kind in Canada that focuses solely on the sociological aspects of the pandemic. It has been put together by UBC's department of sociology and has been popular with students across various faculties and year levels as it doesn't require students to have any prerequisites.
UBC says it's unique because it acknowledges that all students are affected by COVID differently and therefore, it doesn't require students to attend the class at a specific time. Instead, the course content takes place within 48-hour windows, to allow for more flexible learning.
Students will have to complete a final project where they work with community partners to develop a strategy to inform the public about COVID-19.
"What makes this course so special is the student projects at the end of the course where they will partner with a regional or international organization to develop materials intended to be useful in supporting the organization's mandate," said Wan Yee Lok, media relations specialist at UBC.
"For example, students could create an infographic for employers with research about how to support employees working from home under lockdown."
Rest of the article here:
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/new-covid-19-course-at-ubc-to-cover-pandemic-s-impact-on-society-1.5004645
