Most new immigrants to Canada bring with them an identity rooted in the culture in which they grew up. This identity will go through a shift in its adjustment to life in Canada. A number of factors have been identified that can contribute to increased stress during the acculturative process, and these are explored, specifically as they relate to women immigrants. With an understanding of the potential psychological experience involved in acculturative identity shift, this practicum projects proposes a response through the use of food and its preparation. Sources regarding food and culture were examined to provide supporting evidence to this strategy, as well as additional precedent examples. The programme of a culinary based school aims to provide new immigrant women with improved English language usage, work-applicable skills, a support system, and confidence, in order to help them find meaningful long term employment, in a way that addresses their specific challenges. The final design includes educational, lounge and personal spaces, a specially designed commercial kitchen, public dining areas, as well as other considerations.

Most new immigrants to Canada bring with them an identity rooted in the culture in which they grew up. This identity will go through a shift in its adjustment to life in Canada. A number of factors have been identified that can contribute to increased stress during the acculturative process, and these are explored, specifically as they relate to women immigrants. With an understanding of the potential psychological experience involved in acculturative identity shift, this practicum projects proposes a response through the use of food and its preparation. Sources regarding food and culture were examined to provide supporting evidence to this strategy, as well as additional precedent examples. The programme of a culinary based school aims to provide new immigrant women with improved English language usage, work-applicable skills, a support system, and confidence, in order to help them find meaningful long term employment, in a way that addresses their specific challenges. The final design includes educational, lounge and personal spaces, a specially designed commercial kitchen, public dining areas, as well as other considerations.

This study investigated the effects of an orientation program on the acculturative stress of international students. The sample consisted of 36 international graduate students who were studying at McGill University. An orientation program was designed and implemented using three delivery methods--information giving, support, and a combination of the two. Pre- and posttreatment levels of acculturative stress were statistically analysed to ascertain the effects of this program. The quantitative results lacked statistical significance, but the qualitative analysis of the data indicated the orientation program was beneficial for international students. Participant responses denoted that the combination method was the most effective in meeting their needs. Additionally, a desire for more orientation programs specifically designed to meet the needs of future international students was indicated. Based on these findings, recommendations for future orientation programs and research on international students are outlined.

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996. / Abstract. Appendix includes German letter sent to the pastor of the Evangelical Free Church in Bonn, Germany. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-56).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2008. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Proefschrift--Utrecht. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2004. / Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xiii, 115 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes bibliographical references (p. 98-107). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1973. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.