500. AE - Pre-University
Arts, Literature & Communication
The Arts, Literature, and Communication (ALC) program is designed for creative and curious students who are passionate about culture, expression, and media.
Admission
- Fall
Duration
- 2 years
Interests
- Arts & Literature
- Languages
- Communications
- Culture
Requirements
- College general admission requirements
What You Can Expect from the Program
In the Arts, Literature, and Communication program, you’ll master written and spoken English and French, gain insight into cultural issues from both linguistic perspectives, and improve your proficiency in Spanish. Additionally, through courses focused on creativity and expression, you’ll build confidence in public speaking, refine your academic research skills, and strengthen your critical thinking by exploring Western culture and popular fiction.
Inspiring Ideas Through Culture, Creation and Expression
Learn in French, English, and Spanish
Develop the multilingual communication skills that will make you stand out in any field.
Study in a UNESCO City of Literature
Quebec is the first French-speaking city to earn the title of UNESCO City of Literature, a testament to its rich literary culture. This distinction reflects the city’s vibrant network of libraries, the renowned Maison de la littérature, and its thriving community of writers, publishers, and booksellers.
Explore National and Cultural Issues Using a Bilingual Lens
Given its position at the crossroads of English and French cultural influences, St. Lawrence covers national cultural issues in two courses: Canadian Arts and Literature and Le Québec à travers son art. This allows you to explore two perspectives of the crucial issue of identity at the same time.
3
Languages of study
24
Hours of class per semester, maximum
93.8%
Of students get into their first choice of university program
Take the Lead in Your Studies
Within the Languages option, you will have the opportunity to study in English, French, and Spanish. Your specific course sequence is determined by your Certificate status and your prior knowledge of Spanish.
If you are eligible to attend English school under the Charter of the French language and are in possession of a certificate granted by the Ministry of Education, you are considered a Certificate Holder. Your course sequence will then be determined by your results in the high school French course (1-2 or 3-4). For more information about Certificates, please consult the Ministry of Education’s website. If you are not eligible, you must follow the course sequence for Non Certificate Holders that prepares students for l’Épreuve uniforme de français (EUF – French ministerial language evaluation).
L1 – No Prior Spanish
This sequence takes you through college-level courses I, II and III in Spanish.
L2 – Prior Spanish
This sequence takes you through college-level courses II, III and IV in Spanish.
Language Equivalency Procedure (Spanish)
Students with prior knowledge of Spanish may request a course equivalency for a fee of $25.
Steps:
- Submit the Request for Equivalency Form and $25 payment to admissionslc@crcmail.net. A placement test will be sent to you.
- Based on your results, you may be invited to complete an additional test during the Welcome Days.
- Once the College has your results, they will be transmitted to you, and you will be placed in the appropriate level. You will be given credit for the prior courses.
- If you have any questions, please contact the Academic Advisor.
This sequence takes you through college-level courses I, II and III in Spanish.
Courses for Students Without Prior Spanish Knowledge
Your specific course sequence is determined by your Certificate status.
Course sequence legend :
(Theory – Laboratory – Personal Work)
- Theory (T): Hours in class per week
- Laboratory (L): Hours of laboratory or internship per week
- Personal Work (P): Estimated personal work hours outside of class
- Total contact hours per week: Hours in class (Theory + Laboratory) for the semester
Courses for Students With Prior Spanish Knowledge
Your specific course sequence is determined by your Certificate status.
Your Path to Graduation
All college programs in Québec have a graduate profile that outlines the competencies students are expected to develop to graduate from the program. To assess whether these expectations are met, students complete a comprehensive assessment (CA).
ALC Graduate Profile
Graduates of the St. Lawrence Arts, Literature and Communication Program shall be knowledgeable about the arts, grounded in literature and equipped to communicate in three languages. Graduates shall be able to:
- Approach questions of literary and aesthetic culture with the help of an understanding of Western classics and of English Canadian and Québec cultural contributions;
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and rigor in planning and conducting research activities, such as identifying appropriate sources and techniques, reading critically and presenting the results of critical reflection in oral and written form;
- Give expression to the creative process;
- Function with native-level proficiency in English, a high level of proficiency in French and a degree of independence in Spanish and German, supported by an understanding of grammatical structure and phonetics;
- Use appropriate information technology;
- Assess decisions with consideration for one’s own health and well-being and for the effect on others and the environment.
ALC Comprehensive Assessment
A Comprehensive Assessment (C.A.) demonstrating overall attainment of program competencies and the General Education Graduate Profile is required by the College Education Regulations under the General and Vocational Colleges Act and by the College’s Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Student Achievement (IPESA).
The Comprehensive Assessment for the ALC Program is linked to three courses that involve analytical and creative work in the various languages of the program: Pop Fiction, Projet créatif, and Exploring Cultural Diversity. The Comprehensive Assessment consists of specific oral-based assessments and evaluations along with an essay and a reflection piece in these courses
Where Might ALC Lead You?
The DEC in ALC opens the door to further studies in numerous programs such as:
- Education at the elementary or secondary levels
- Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- International relations
- Public relations
- Communication studies
- Journalism and broadcast media
- Law
- Translation
- Creative writing
- Professional writing
- Linguistics and languages
- Literary studies
- English studies
- French studies
- Hispanic studies
The ALC Student Experience
St. Lawrence offers a wide range of opportunities to gain hands-on experience through clubs, events, and activities. The following clubs may be of particular interest to students in the ALC program:
- Arts & Crafting Club
- Bloom Communications
- Fashion Show
- French Cultural Activities
- French Improv Team
- Intercultural Club
- The Lions’ Log (Student Newspaper)
- Multimedia Club
- SLC Radio
- Theatre Troupe
- What the Heck (Band)
All extracurricular activities are open to all St. Lawrence students. Visit the Clubs & Sociocultural Activities page for more information and the complete list of clubs.
