Faculte des Sciences de l'Administration de l'Université Laval, Quebec City - Canada
Located in the heart of Quebec's historic capital city, Université Laval is one of Canada's leading universities. As Canada's first university (founded in 1663), Université Laval was the very first place in North America to offer higher education in French. It has been a pioneer in program assessment and strategic planning, and its 1992-1997 master plan sets out goals for management and services for both the academic and administrative sectors. As of fall 1998, Université Laval had over 350 programs at three levels of study and 35,800 students.
The university campus is one of the most striking in Quebec. It covers 1.2 sq. km and has over 30 pavillions, all linked by 10 km of underground walkways. The newly erected Alphonse-Desjardins/Maurice-Pollack Building is a focal point for campus community services.
Location
Québec City, a short three hour drive from Montréal, is the capital of the province, home to the famous Winter Carnival and is a delightful blend of historic old world charm combined with all of the conveniences of a modern city. Because of its history, beauty, and unique stature as the only walled city north of Mexico, the historic district
of Québec was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985--the only one so designated in North America.
Academic Information
For more information on course descriptions and lecture schedules, please visit http://www.fsa.ulaval.ca
Approximate Term Dates
Fall term: Early September to late December
Winter term: Early January to late April
Summer term: (term 1) Early May to early July / (term 2) Early July to mid August
Credit Equivalency
Students must take a minimum of 12 credits (4 courses).
3 credit course = 45 hours in-class
15 Laval credits = 125 SSB credits
15 Laval credits = 15 SSB credits.
Size of Classes/Features
Maximum 30 students
Language
Currently, all courses are taught in French. It is recommended for students to have advance level French proficiency in order to succeed. There are also courses offered in French as a second or foreign language during regular semesters and during the summer.
The emphasis at the École des Langues Vivantes is on quality teaching with a focus on authenticity. Modern teaching methods prepare you for internationally recognized tests such as the Oral Proficiency Interview-Certificate of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) or the Diplôme D'études en Langues Française (DELF). In class, stress in placed on real communicative situations, thus encouraging the use of French outside the classroom.
Computer Facilities
An Information and Telecommunications Service handles the operational infrastructure of more than 12,000 micro-computers or independent work stations linked to the Internet as well as to the institutional information banks and the central computer network used by the administrative, teaching and research branches of the university community.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
Residence Services includes four Student Residences totaling 2,300 rooms. The academic aspect of the program is complemented by a team of monitors who plan a variety of socio-cultural activities to help students meet Francophones and learn about the Quebec culture. Every effort is made to put students in contact with Francophones: conversation partners, volunteer work, university credited on the job practical training sessions (autumn and winter semesters). Off-campus housing is also available for students who wish to experience a total immersion in a city whose population is 98% French-speaking.
Off-campus rental costs are less expensive than in Toronto (almost half price). For more housing information please visit http://www.ulaval.ca
Health Insurance
Exchange students are required to have health insurance before travelling.
Visa
It is not necessary for citizens or permanent residents of Canada to obtain a visa. Foreign students that have a Canadian visa, will also qualify for exchange.
Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W265 SSB or visit their Web site at http://www.ulaval.ca