March 1-19, 2021
This program is intended solely for students of our partner universities:
- Aichi Gakuin University
- Chukyo University
- Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS)
- Konan University
- Kyoto Sangyo University
- Kyoto University of Education (KUE)
- Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS)
- Meijo University
- Nanzan University
- Seijo University
- Sugiyama Jogakuen University
- Tohoku University
About This Course
Improve your English communication skills for conversational, academic and professional settings while learning about Canadian arts, society and culture. This program offers a dynamic online experience through participation in theme-based tasks and activities, group work, team-projects and a one-to-one "buddy" program with your Canadian student peers. You will develop competence and confidence in using English and become ready for your next international study experience. This is a 3 credit course.
What You'll Learn
Develop your English communication skills for effective interactions in the following contexts:
- Everyday conversations
- Formal Interviews
- Discussions and debates
- Public speaking
- Online presentations
Discover Canadian and Quebec cultures through interactive activities:
- Languages in Canada and Quebec
- Montreal’s history, community and culture
- Indigenous peoples of Canada
- Society and people of Canada and Quebec
- Canadian arts, literature and theatre
- The role of nature and environment in Canada and Quebec
Costs
Please consult with your home university regarding program fees.
Proficiency Requirements
English language skills minimum level: A2
All students must take the UQAM online placement test before the start of the program.
Pre-Registration and Payment
- Pre-Registration deadline: January 9, 2021
- Payment deadline: to be determined
Important note: A minimum of 10 students is required to open the class.
Preliminary Schedule
This preliminary schedule is subject to modification.
Real-time (synchronous) classes will be held online from 8:00 till 11:00 Japanese Standard Time (JST). An additional 4 hours (approximately) a day will be dedicated to working independently and with other students on groups tasks. A short written final report may be required after the end of the program.
Week 1: 1-5 March
| Day 1: Welcome | Day 2: English | Day 3: Canadian Culture | Day 4: English | Day 5: Canadian Culture | |
| Class time 8:00-11:00 | Programme Outline -Objectives -Evaluations -Schedule Virtual Campus tour | Conversation strategies -greetings -farewells -small talk | Languages in Canada and Quebec | Interviewing Skills | Montreal -history -community -culture Guest Speaker |
| Independent study time | "Meet Your Buddy" video viewing and creating | Language activities Language exchange log with your "buddy" | Language activities Language exchange log with your "buddy" | Language activities Language exchange log with your "buddy" | Language activities Language exchange log with your "buddy" |
Week 2: 8-12 March
| Day 6 English | Day 7 Canadian Culture | Day 8 English | Day 9 Canadian Culture | Day 10 English | |
| Class time 8:00 -11:00 | Final Project Outline -Description -Guidelines -Vocabulary | Indigenous Peoples Guest Speaker | Discussion strategies | Society and People of Canada and Quebec LGBTQ Guest Speaker | Public speaking strategies |
| Independent study time | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork |
Week 3: 15-19 March
| Day 12 Canadian Culture | Day 13 Canadian Culture | Day 14 Final Project | Day 15 Final Project | Day 16 Final Project | |
| Class time 8:00 -11:00 | Canadian arts, literature and theatre | The role of nature and environment in Canada and Quebec | Techniques for online presentations | Teacher feedback Peer feedback | Mini-conference Final Presentations |
| Independent study time | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Language activities Language exchange log with your ‘buddy’ Final project groupwork | Final project groupwork |
Contact
For more details please contact the director of English programs, Martyna Kozlowska.