Mapping Cultural Diversity Among Students Pursuing Humanities
摘要
Cultural diversity manifests within humanities programmes and it impacts the involvement of the students’ pursuing their studies in the University. With increasing global migration and mobility, classrooms have become more culturally diverse, making it essential to examine how students from different cultural backgrounds steer through academic and cultural spaces. The study explores cultural diversity among students pursuing humanities in St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). Researchers adopted a mixed research methodology, combining the aggregated data, admissions database, and a quantitative survey to map the cultural diversity. This revealed rich cultural diversity despite differences in ethnic backgrounds, languages spoken, and cultural identities especially among students coming from varied demographics. Percentages and frequencies were used to analyse the data and draw inferences revealing significant differences in cultural identities, communication styles, and academic engagement across various student demographics. The findings signify valuable implications for curriculum design, pedagogy, and inclusive learning environments in humanities, leading to holistic development among student’s community.