Canada
Travel Course
Québécois and Acadian Identity of Place
2024 Cancelled: May 28, 2024 to June 7, 2024
Course held Spring II 2024
Explore two distinct Francophone cultures in Canada and the northeastern United States. As a mandatory part of this Spring II course, we will explore several key areas where the Québécois and the Acadians evolved from early colonial settlements as distinct cultural groups. Led by Dr. Jenifer Branton-Desris and Prof. Lynnet Sánchez, we will visit Nova Scotia and Québec provinces. From hiking to museums; from indigenous relationships to contemporary society; from lobster to poutine, we will discover how the space we are in influences our culture and perceptions of self.
Faculty Facilitator
Dr. Jenifer Branton
Assistant Professor of Practice
branton-desrisj@moravian.edu
Prof. Lynnet Sánchez
Lecturer, Modern Languages & Literatures
Cost
- Program Fee: $1,780
- Airfare & Transportation: $1,220
- Self-Pay Total Cost: $3,000
- Elevate Total Cost: $400
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $75 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $350
- Tuition: None, if taken in spring semester course load.
Quick Facts
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
- Program Length: 12 Days
- Credits: 1/2 Unit
- Eligibility: Moravian student, 2.0 GPA or higher, ability to walk in different environments, ability to walk and hike 3+ miles per day in various terrains, Meet with professor or attend info session prior to Travel Agreement
- Section I Language: English (An understanding of French will help, but is not required)
- Section II Language: French (Immersion for French III and above)
TENTATIVE Itinerary
All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.
Day 1: Travel from Bethlehem, PA to Halifax, Nova Scotia, afternoon time in Halifax (Students free to explore) & group dinner.
Day 2: Day visit to Port Royal (Bay of Fundy, fort & village)
Day 3: Day visit of Grand Pré National Historic Site
Day 4: Morning hiking or biking activity, afternoon whale watch from Halifax; fly from Halifax to Montrèal
Day 5: Morning visit to Plateau Mont Royal and Saint-Henri neighborhoods (8-11), lunch at La Banquise (a cash only poutine), visit to the Pointe à Callière Musée and attend an evening play.
Day 6: Morning walking tour of Montréal, including the Vieux Quartier and several city parks, the riverfront area, and an intro to the underground city system; afternoon free time to work on project development.
Day 7: Visit the Botanical Gardens (There is a First Nations Garden as well as other features here.) and participate in an Indigenous People’s Month activity.
Day 8: Morning departure to Québec City, QC Canada (via train); Afternoon visit to the Observatoire de la Capitale with tour (in French for those taking French, English for those taking English. If there is time, participate in a short walking tour of the city. End the day with a group dinner at the Château Frontenac.
Day 9: Morning Walking tour of city, late morning/early afternoon visit to the Musée Plaines d’Abraham, visit to the Musée de la Civilisation; late afternoon student exploration (for project development)
Day 10: Morning walking tour of the Citadelle, early Dinner at Aux Anciens Canadiens, afternoon student exploration time
Day 11: Travel from Quèbec City to Bethlehem, PA.
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures. In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. Moravian University encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program. Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.