LAVAL UNIVERSITY

Laval University in Quebec, Canada, through its foreign language department (Ecole des langues vivantes) has been offering, on an annual basis, to a candidate nominated by Alpha Mu Gamma, a full summer tuition scholarship for the Second Session of its Summer Courses (July-August) for students from non-French speaking countries. This scholarship covers all the tuition fees. For its part, Alpha Mu Gamma offers the successful candidate a $400 (US) stipend to meet some of the costs of food and lodging. Alpha Mu Gamma Full Members wishing to apply for this combined scholarship must apply through the Alpha Mu Gamma Scholarships process.

Laval University, whose experience in teaching French goes as far back as 1937, is situated in beautiful Quebec City at the crossroads of the French-speaking global community. It offers the student the best of both worlds: European charm and North American efficiency.

The emphasis at the Ecole des langues vivantes is on quality teaching with focus on authenticity. Modern teaching methods prepare the student for internationally recognized tests such as the Oral Proficiency Interview-Certificate of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) or the “Diplome d’etudes en langue francaise (DELF)” In class, stress is placed on real communicative situations, thus encouraging the use of French outside the classroom.

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 Quebec culture. Every effort is made to put students in contact with Francophones: conversations partners, volunteer work, university credited on the job practical training sessions (autumn and winter semesters). Furthermore, the Ecole des langues vivantes helps those students who wish to find accommodations with Francophones.

Studying French in Quebec offers the student total immersion in a medium-sized city that is notable as much for its safety as for the warmth of its people.

Learning French at the Ecole des langues vivantes and living in Quebec City means mixing business with pleasure.

For further information concerning what Laval University offers those interested in learning of mastering French, please contact:

Claire Plante
Coordonnatrice de l'infomation pedagogique
Ecole de Langues
Pavillon Charles-De Koninck (Bureau 2305)
Universite Laval
Quebec, QC
Canada Glk 7P4

Tel: (418) 656-2131 or (418) 656-2321
Fax: (418) 656-7018
E-mail: Claire.plante@elul.ulaval.ca
http://www.fl.ulaval.ca http://www.ulaval.ca/Al/index.html

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