During a workshop a guest speaker is invited to speak on a topic chosen by the students. The students will then discuss the topic with their teachers. These workshops are included in the cost of the course. Students will be given reading material, taped music or a video in advance to prepare for some workshops.
The presentation (lasting approximately 30-45 minutes) will be followed by an open forum for questions addressed directly to the speaker. After a 15 minute break the student groups will reconvene each led by an instructor trained to promote discussions, guide the learning process, and correct the students oral French. Informal discussion will continue for 30 minutes.
Technology in the next millennium
Speaker discusses the newest technology in health and science.
Politics in Quebec and the separatist movement (article to read)
Speaker describes the history of the separatist movement, key politicians, referendums and the political climate of the time.
Large enterprise in Quebec
Speaker gives general history of the largest Quebec born companies, their CEO’s, their styles of management and the impact they have made on the Quebec people and economy.
Quebec cinema (Film to watch)
Speaker talks about key Quebecois films that have identified Quebecois culture.
Contemporary Quebec history
Speaker gives a brief history of Quebec from just before the Quiet Revolution up to the present.
Popular francophone fiction writers (novel or short story to read)
Speaker touches on the principal Quebecois writers of the 20th century.
Evolution and natural history in Quebec. (Miguasha Museum)
Speaker from the Miguasha Museum discusses evolution and the significance of the coelacanth.
Popular Quebec television (Television show to watch)
Speaker discusses the most popular television shows and their keys to success.
Eco-tourism in Quebec
Speaker analyses the foremost eco-tourism companies in Quebec.
Quebec musicians (Taped music to listen to)
Speaker discusses influential musicians and trends in music in Quebec.
Quebec athletes and Olympiads
Speaker gives a history of Quebecers in the Olympics their successes, failures and influences among youth in Quebec.
Quebec’s natural environment
Speaker discusses the Gaspe peninsula’s natural environment and current issues.
Here are some of the workshops we offered our students in 2005 :
Fly fishing on Cascapedia River
Students had the possibility to try fly fishing technique with François Blanchet, a professional guide on the Cascapedia River. They had the chance to watch real fishermen while thy were trying the catch a big salmon. Cascapedia River is recognized as one of the finest Atlantic salmon rivers in the world. www.gaspesalmon.com
MicMac Culture in Quebec
A MicMac community lives in Maria, a few kilometres from the school. Students had the chance to discuss micmac traditions and history, participate in a sweat lodge with people from the reserve and observe traditional basket making.
Theatre production and discussion with actors
Summer theatre is very popular in Carleton. Students were invited to assist a theatre piece, Les Chinoiseries, and then discuss about it with their teacher and one of the principal actor.
Tour of art studios and workshop in the Gaspésie
Many artists chose to live in Gaspe Coast to let our beautiful region inspire their work. Students could meet personally many artists and discuss with them about art and different techniques. Artist are always glad to share their passion for painting, photography, sculpture, woodcarving or drawing. Some artists offer an initiation to painting or a day-class in their studio.
Conference about Gaspe Peninsula history and heritage
“Les Causeries estivales”, intimate conferences and lectures are organized each week in summer in a small chalet by the sea. Our students learnt more about tourism in our region and discuss this issue in class with the teacher.
Visit the local radio station and live interview with the presenter
Cieu-fm the local radio invited one of our students to visit the station and to discover how a programme is produced. The student had the chance to do a live interview to talk about her immersion program, all in French ! Immersion Baie-des-Chaleurs will participate in a weekly show on Cieu-fm which you can listen live on internet www.cieufm.com (each second Monday night, between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm). Every student is welcome to participate in this show.
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