Le Québec par sa littérature: Montréal
Final application deadline:
Summary
Le Québec par sa littérature brings together faculty and students in the vibrant city of Montreal to explore literature, culture and language from Quebec. Through a combination of historical visits, cultural events and classroom study of representative literary works, this course will offer an insight to Quebecois culture from the point of view of its French-speaking writers. You will engage in deep learning about the roots and contemporary tendencies of Quebec history and literature and will practice advanced French language skills through an immersion program.
You can expect to benefit not only from discussions in class, but also from active engagement with primary historical sources, literary works and cultural foundations that have shaped French-Canadian language and culture.
More details about the course offerings, final schedule, costs, and activities for the program will be available in the upcoming weeks.
This group study program will consist of up to 20 students.
Eligibility
- A good command of French
- Suitable for third-to fourth-year students from a variety of majors.
- If you don't have the prerequisites for the courses, you may be eligible but will need to demonstrate the required level of French language and obtain permission from the instructor.
- You will be selected based on personal and intellectual maturity and a demonstrated commitment to the learning theme and goals of the program
Language of instruction
French
Term offered
May-June 2012
Program fee
The program fee is approximately $1,500-$1,800 (the exact amount of the program fee will be confirmed closer to the date of departure) and includes:
- Accommodation
- Internet access
- Three-day visit in Quebec City (transport and accommodation)
- Cultural activities
- Course fees (guest lectures, cultural activities)
- $371 Go Global Fee
Not included:
- Transportation to and from Montreal
- Tuition
- Metro Pass
- Spending money
- Lunches and all but three meals (1 lunch and 2 dinners)
NOTE: Students enrolled in this program who have a 70% average over the most recent 24 credits will be automatically considered for the Go Global Award of approximately $1,000.
Timeline
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| November and December | Interviews and offers |
| March | Pre-departure session |
| May 1 | Arrival in Montréal You will be housed on the campus of Université de Montréal |
| May 3 | Beginning of classes |
| Week 1 | Pointe-à-Caillière museum, dinner |
| Week 2 | Visit of the Rare book and special collection of Université de Montréal; visit Old-Montréal; Centre d’archives de BAnQ; McCord Museum. |
| Week 3 | Centre d’exposition la Prison des Patriotes Visit to Québec City (May 17-20) Musée du fort; Plaine d’Abraham, terrasse Dufferin, Fortifications-de-Québec; Petit Champlain, Place Royale, Maison Chevalier. |
| May 21 | Holiday |
| Week 4 | Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; visit of the “Main” |
| Week 5 | Theatre; Médiathèque littéraire |
| Week 6 | Talk with author; boat tour in Old Port of Montreal |
| June 8 | End of program |
| June 15 | Submit final work |
Courses
You should expect an intensive study experience throughout the program which will compress course work for the duration of the program. Complementary activities and visits will expose you to various historical sites and cultural institutions of Montreal.
Two courses will be taught as part of this program valued at 3 credits each for a total of 6 credits.
- FREN 330: Quebecois literature
Instructor: Joël Castonguay-Bélanger (Assistant professor, UBC)
Prerequisite: one of FREN 220, FREN 221, FREN 223 or permission of the instructor. - FREN 344: Techniques of Oral Expression in French
Instructor: (Université de Montréal).
Prerequisite: one of FREN 215, FREN 225 or permission of the instructor.
Application
- The
final application deadline for this program is January 1 5, 201 2 at 4:30 pm. - Applications are now open and can be initiated online via the Go Global Gateway application system.
If you need to log in to complete your application once you have started it, or to view your application, please access this section of the Go Global Gateway application system. - If you encounter any problems submitting your application via the Go Global Gateway, please direct them to Kerri Leeper at kerri.leeper@ubc.ca
- Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview prior to being accepted into the program.
Please send any questions about applying to this program in English to Kerri Leeper (Group Study Program Coordinator) at kerri.leeper@ubc.ca and in French to Joël Castonguay-Bélanger (Assistant Professor, Department of French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies) at joel.cb@ubc.ca.
Group Study Program Refund Policy
If you decide to withdraw your application following submission, you need to make this request in writing by email to Kerri Leeper, the Group Study Program Coordinator. Please be sure to consult the Group Study Refund Policy terms.
