Québec

The course begins with a self-analysis of the students’ own cultural identities and communication styles. Students then examine verbal and nonverbal communication patterns from a cross-cultural perspective. The students explore intercultural communication in the context of Quebec, including an exploration of the province’s unique history and blend of traditional First Nations, French, and English culture, and how modern perspectives on multiculturalism

The Quebec program group will use a Landmark van for transport to Quebec. The trip is about 5 hours, but the journey will be broken up by a visit to the Haskell Free Library on the border of the U.S. and Canada. Depending on the size of the group, the van might be full with no spare seats.

In Quebec, daily transport to program activities may be on foot, via Landmark van, or using public transportation.

Housing in Quebec City will be in shared dormitory accommodations at Université Laval, the largest university in Quebec province. Students will be housed two per room. Rooms include a small fridge, and the residence hall has a vast kitchen facility available for students who want to cook their own meals. Restaurants and a grocery store are within walking distance, and the university has a restaurant and small convenience store.

During the overnight excursion, the group will stay at a hotel.

Program activities include a tour of historic Old Quebec, visits to local organizations, markets, historic and cultural sites, and activities focused on learning about cultural communities within Quebec, such as First Nations (indigenous) populations or immigrant groups.

Free time/Independence: variable. While on campus, free time will be similar to any other campus course - this program takes place during the second summer session on campus. While in Québec, the group will have structured activities each day but most days will include some free time.

Physical Demands: moderate. In Québec, the program will include some walking around the city, standing in museums or other locations, and possibly some walking or light hiking on excursions outside the city.

Transitions: low to moderate. The group will travel together to Québec, and will establish their housing at Université Laval. These rooms will be kept for the duration of the period in Canada, so when the group goes on excursion they will not need to repack their suitcases.

Stimuli: low to moderate. Québec is a small city and will therefore have pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Université Laval is just outside the city center on a broad and wooded campus with plenty of quiet space.

This is a 3-credit, 2000-level course and requires the following prerequisites:

• Good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or above)
• WRT1011 (or WRT1007 and WRT1008) and
• EDU1011 and
• One 1000-level Communications course

OR permission of the department chair, Eric Matte.

Academic Director: Lee Crocker, Associate Professor of Communication

Program Director: Jeanette Landin, Professor

Program Cost: $7,000

Cost of this program includes:

• 3-credit course
• Tuition for the 3-credit course
• Van transportation to the program location and all program activities
• Field trips and housing
• Health insurance for the duration of the program
• Some group meals

Student spending can vary depending on the individual. Additional costs include:

• Most meals
• Free time activities
• Cell phone costs, if students plan to activate a roaming plan or purchase a local SIM card
• Laundry (machines are available at the Université Laval)
• Souvenirs, gifts, etc.

Landmark College’s “Global Engagement” Scholarship offers a scholarship of up to 50% of the program fee. Scholarships are need-based and in general there are 1 – 2 scholarships available per program.

The application deadline for this scholarship was Wednesday, February 5, 2025. All scholarship funds have been disbursed and the application is now closed.

Please note that the scholarship application is separate from the program application – students applying for the scholarship should be sure to complete the program application as well.

Applications for this program are now closed, and the program is full.

Please note the following important dates:

• Original Application deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Admissions notification date for students who applied by February 5: Friday, February 14, 2025
• Enrollment confirmation and deposit due date for students who applied by February 5: Friday, February 21, 2025
• Group pre-departure meeting: TBD

Accepted students must complete the following and submit it using the form in your acceptance letter by Friday, February 21:

1. Waiver
2. Health Form
3. Photocopy of Passport

Students must be sure to read the Landmark College Conditions of Participation, referenced in the Release form.