Université Sainte-Anne
Encyclopedia
Université Sainte-Anne is a francophone
university
located in the seaside town of Pointe-de-l'Église (Church Point) in Nova Scotia
, Canada
. It is the only French-language university in the province of Nova Scotia and is one of only two such universities in the Maritime Provinces, the other being the Université de Moncton
in New Brunswick
.
Father, to facilitate the higher education of Acadians in Nova Scotia. The University was named after Saint Anne
, the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Its enrolment for the 2005-2006 academic year was around 650-700 students. In 2003, the provincial government merged the university with Collège de l'Acadie
, a French-language community college
with campuses throughout Nova Scotia.
In addition to the Pointe-de-l'Église
main campus, students may take courses through the university at other locations: Tusket
, Halifax
, Petit-de-Grat
and Saint-Joseph-du-Moine
Master's Programmes
Baccalaureate Programmes
Diploma Programes
Cultural activities and workshops are designed to allow for French to become second nature, even at a beginner level.
The current rector of Université Sainte-Anne is Allister Surette. Jean-Douglas Comeau, dean of the immersion program, employs numerous people known as "les animateurs" who assist with organizing, preparation and execution of the program's activities.
In the French immersion program, offered throughout the year as well as during 5-week summer and spring sessions, there are eight levels of classes. Students are put in these classes based on a two-part (oral et écrit) placement test.
During the summer and spring sessions the levels are:
After completion of Perfectionnement, students receive a bilingual certificate.
However, due to a complete overhaul of the immersion program for the fall and winter university semesters, the new levels are as follows and their equivalents:
After completion of Level 6, students receive a "functional in french" certificate because although students can fully function in French, they are always learning. It is because of this that immersion students are not qualified to receive a "bilingual" certificate. One should note that the immersion program has been compressed to a one and a half year program instead of two. It is also suggested that when attending university in the program of immersion to be wary of participating in spring and summer sessions because since the levels are different, a student may not advance a level upon returning the next university year.
During the spring and summer sessions, a student's level determines what time the class takes place and what workshops are open to him or her. Beginner students may take only conversation, while higher-level students may pick from several. Workshops from the 2006 summer session include:
A regular day during the spring and summer immersion sessions at Sainte-Anne starts off with an hour and a half of class, followed by "La session d'information," which is a thirty-minute presentation by the animateurs and animatrices about the day's activities presented in sketch form. Afterwards, there is another hour-and-a-half class. Afternoon workshops (ateliers) are followed by a sports tournament and an outing activity (sortie). On Friday and Saturday nights there are themed dances (soirées) and on Sunday nights, bonfires (feu de camp).
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in the seaside town of Pointe-de-l'Église (Church Point) in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is the only French-language university in the province of Nova Scotia and is one of only two such universities in the Maritime Provinces, the other being the Université de Moncton
Université de Moncton
The Université de Moncton is a French language university located in Moncton, New Brunswick serving the Acadian community of Atlantic Canada...
in New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
.
History
It was founded on September 1, 1890 by Gustave Blanche, a EudistEudists
The Congregation of Jesus and Mary , commonly referred to as the Eudists is a Society of Apostolic Life in the Roman Catholic Church.-History:...
Father, to facilitate the higher education of Acadians in Nova Scotia. The University was named after Saint Anne
Saint Anne
Saint Hanna of David's house and line, was the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ according to Christian and Islamic tradition. English Anne is derived from Greek rendering of her Hebrew name Hannah...
, the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Its enrolment for the 2005-2006 academic year was around 650-700 students. In 2003, the provincial government merged the university with Collège de l'Acadie
Collège de l'Acadie
Collège de l’Acadie is a Francophone post-secondary community college in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island with headquarters in the community of Wellington.-History:...
, a French-language community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
with campuses throughout Nova Scotia.
Academics
Université Sainte-Anne offers many university-level programmes as well as college-level diploma programmes. It has two faculties and one school: the Faculté des Arts et Sciences, Faculté des Programmes Professionnels and the French Immersion School. In the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, one may pursue studies in several fields: French language, literature and linguistics, history, Canadian studies, Acadian studies, commerce, English language and literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Studies, and Health Sciences. In the Faculty of Professional Programmes, students may pursue studies in Administrative sciences, computer technology, office administration and education. The most popular majors are: French, commerce, business administration and education. Through its Halifax campus, Université Sainte-Anne offers a 1-year Bachelor of Education programme and a Master of Education programme.In addition to the Pointe-de-l'Église
Church Point, Nova Scotia
Pointe-de-l'Église , is a village located on Saint Mary's Bay in the District of Clare, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to Université Sainte-Anne and is known primarily for the tallest wooden church in North America, Église Sainte-Marie, which is located just north of the...
main campus, students may take courses through the university at other locations: Tusket
Tusket, Nova Scotia
Tusket is a small fishing community located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia on route 308. The 2006 population was 395.The village was originally settled by Acadians, then by Dutch United Empire Loyalists from New York and New Jersey in 1785, after the Great Expulsion. In the 19th century the...
, Halifax
Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Halifax Regional Municipality is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The Regional Municipality had a 2006 census population of 372,679, while the metropolitan area had a 2010 estimated population of 403,188, and the urban area of Halifax had a population of 282,924...
, Petit-de-Grat
Petit-de-Grat, Nova Scotia
Petit-de-Grat is a small Acadian community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Richmond County on Petit-de-Grat Island. The community was first populated by French fisher men in 1718 after they arrived from Canso, Nova Scotia having survived a raid by New Englanders...
and Saint-Joseph-du-Moine
Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Nova Scotia
Saint-Joseph-du-Moine is a village situated on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia along the scenic Cabot Trail close to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park...
Degree programmes
At the Université Sainte-Anne, students may pursue the following degrees and diplomas:Master's Programmes
- Master of Education, teaching French as a first-language (M.Éd.)
- Master of Education, teaching French as a second-language (M.Éd.)
- Master of Education, teaching French as a first-language in a minority environment (M.Éd.)
Baccalaureate Programmes
- General studies (B.A.)
- Science (three-year programme) (B.Sc.)
- English studies (B.A.)
- Canadian studies (B.A.)
- Acadian studies (B.A.)
- French studies (regular degree or Honours programme) (B.A., B.A. Hon.)
- History (B.A.)
- Commerce (B.A.)
- International Commerce (B.A.A.)
- Social Work (B.A.)
- Business Administration (regular degree or co-op programme), (B.A.A.)
- English and French studies with concentration in translation (B.A.)
- Health studies: public health (B.tech.)
- Education (two-year programme or one-year intensive programme) or Arts/Education combined degree (B.A., B.Éd.)
Diploma Programes
- Business Administration, Administrative assistant diploma
- Business Information Technology or Computer Technology
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Federal Government Office Clerk
- Early Childhood Education or Special Education: Teaching Assistant
- Health Sciences or Pre-veterinary Sciences (two-year programmes)
- Primary and Advanced Paramedic Care
- Human Services, Human Services Counselling or Continuing Health Care Services
- French (Diplôme de français fonctionnel)
- French as a second language (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
- English as a second language
- Chinese studies
Immersion
Sainte-Anne is known for its French Immersion programs. Programs take place year round including winter, spring and summer intersessions. The program is very strict about using immersion to learn the French language. If a student is caught speaking in any language other than French three times, the student is asked to leave the program, without a refund. The rural location of the university means there are few opportunities for students to congregate outside of earshot, compared to more urban campuses where off-campus outings would provide ample opportunity for communication in English.Cultural activities and workshops are designed to allow for French to become second nature, even at a beginner level.
The current rector of Université Sainte-Anne is Allister Surette. Jean-Douglas Comeau, dean of the immersion program, employs numerous people known as "les animateurs" who assist with organizing, preparation and execution of the program's activities.
In the French immersion program, offered throughout the year as well as during 5-week summer and spring sessions, there are eight levels of classes. Students are put in these classes based on a two-part (oral et écrit) placement test.
During the summer and spring sessions the levels are:
- Débutant I and Débutant II
- Intermédiaire I, Intermédiaire II and Intermédiaire III
- Avancé I, Avancé II and Perfectionnement
After completion of Perfectionnement, students receive a bilingual certificate.
However, due to a complete overhaul of the immersion program for the fall and winter university semesters, the new levels are as follows and their equivalents:
- Level 1 - Débutant I
- Level 2 - Débutant II
- Level 3 - Intermédiaire I and Intermédiaire II
- Level 4 - Intermédiaire III and Avancé I
- Level 5 - Avancé II
- Level 6 - Perfectionnement
After completion of Level 6, students receive a "functional in french" certificate because although students can fully function in French, they are always learning. It is because of this that immersion students are not qualified to receive a "bilingual" certificate. One should note that the immersion program has been compressed to a one and a half year program instead of two. It is also suggested that when attending university in the program of immersion to be wary of participating in spring and summer sessions because since the levels are different, a student may not advance a level upon returning the next university year.
During the spring and summer sessions, a student's level determines what time the class takes place and what workshops are open to him or her. Beginner students may take only conversation, while higher-level students may pick from several. Workshops from the 2006 summer session include:
- Art Plastique, Culture Acadienne and Culture Francophone
- Danse Latine and Danse Sociale
- Collage Souvenir and Sortons en Clare
- Matériel Pédagogique
- Arts Martiaux
- Musique, Le P'tit Bois and Théâtre
- Vidéo Souvenir and Album Souvenir
A regular day during the spring and summer immersion sessions at Sainte-Anne starts off with an hour and a half of class, followed by "La session d'information," which is a thirty-minute presentation by the animateurs and animatrices about the day's activities presented in sketch form. Afterwards, there is another hour-and-a-half class. Afternoon workshops (ateliers) are followed by a sports tournament and an outing activity (sortie). On Friday and Saturday nights there are themed dances (soirées) and on Sunday nights, bonfires (feu de camp).
See also
- Higher education in Nova ScotiaHigher education in Nova Scotia- Introduction :Higher Education in Nova Scotia refers to education provided by higher education institutions. In Canada, education is the responsibility of the provinces and there is no Canadian federal ministry governing education...
- List of universities in Nova Scotia
- Canadian Interuniversity SportCanadian Interuniversity SportCanadian Interuniversity Sport is the national governing body of university sport in Canada, comprising the majority of degree granting universities in the country. Its equivalent body for organized sports at colleges in Canada is The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association...
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