Academic Catalog
Pacific Rim Center
Program Director: Darrell Hobson
Programs Supported: English as a Second Language, International Student Association
The Pacific Rim Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies (PRC) was established at Northwest University to facilitate the University’s historic commitment to global exchange with particular reference to the countries of the Pacific Rim. The purpose of the Centre is to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and friendship among global neighbors by providing opportunities for education and for the development of professional services.
Being a community of scholars and learners, the Pacific Rim Centre proposes to develop and maintain programs of instruction, research, and professional services which provide opportunities to:
- Develop sensitivity to cultural diversities and facilitate interpersonal adjustments needed for cross-cultural living and services;
- Facilitate language acquisition and effectiveness in cross-cultural communication;
- Form network relationships with international agencies, schools, and students in order to expedite cross-cultural interactions; and
- Develop other skills which facilitate professional services cross-culturally.
To facilitate its activities in China, the Pacific Rim Centre has entered into a network relationship with the Sunrise Educational Foundation Limited located in Hong Kong. This connection makes possible the placement of people as:
- University students who will study Chinese language and culture;
- English teachers who will teach for one to two years; and
- Persons who are committed to long term professional service.