College for 50+
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STAY SHARP AND CONNECT.
Welcome to the second edition of the College for 50+! This exciting project aims at allowing English-speaking adults aged 50 and over to learn about stimulating higher education topics in a friendly setting.
WHAT: 20-hour courses offered twice a week (2.5 hours each class).
WHEN: May 23rd to June 22nd, 2023.
WHERE: In-person at CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence (790, NÉRÉE-TREMBLAY, QUÉBEC QC G1V 4K2).
PRICE: $150 per course ($7.50/hour). It includes all material needed for the course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Arts: Drawing and Painting
The objective of the course is to create works of fine art. There are two aspects to this process. One is the practical studio work where the student will learn about materials, tools and techniques of drawing and painting. The other aspect involves the intellectual considerations and discussion of what art is and what one is creating.
Schedule: Monday 9:00 to 11:30 and Wednesday 18:30 to 21:00 from May 24th- June 19th.
Business: Marketing
Marketing is everywhere around us. In this course, you will explore marketing and the actions behind it: how you are targeted as an audience, how marketing works, how objectives are set, how it is done, or how much we can optimize revenues using it. It won't make you a marketing expert, but it certainly will bring your understanding to a higher level.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 13:00-15:30 from May 23rd- June 22nd, (no classes on June 13th and 15th).
Languages: Spanish
This course consists of an acquisition of basic language structure, vocabulary and pronunciation. There will be oral practice and an introduction to reading and writing. Students will be introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 18:30-21:00 from May 29th June 21st.
Tourism: Explore Quebec City and its secrets
Explore the greater Quebec City area, identify what characterizes its tourist attractions historically, geographically and culturally. The course will also touch on the role of a Tour Guide, from expectations to reality, and the many aspects of leading a guided visit.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:30 -21:00 from May 23rd- June 13th with a walking tour downtown Quebec on Sunday, June 11th from 9:00 to 12:30.
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Register before May 19th!
For more information: Daniela Garza (dgarza@slc.qc.ca) 418 656-6921 #4606