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1st Course - 345-101-MQ: Knowledge

2nd Course - 345-102-MQ: Worldviews

3rd Course - Block B: Program Specific

• Knowledge: Organization and Utilization - 345-101-MQ

Courses in this group examine ways of knowing, ways of

assessing knowledge and truth and the di�erence between

knowledge and belief. Students will begin to understand how

knowledge can be organized, analyzed and related to

historical context. Students will consider how knowledge is

used to restrict or contribute to the progress of a society.

• Worldviews – 345-102-MQ

A worldview touches every aspect of a person’s life. A

worldview may be common to an entire civilization or

historical period, or specific to a particular social group or

philosophical outlook. Courses in this group examine how

ideas, values and experiences inherent in a worldview

influence an individual’s understanding of the world.

Students will analyze and compare the central ideas of two

or more worldviews with the goal of understanding how

worldviews both reflect and shape societies.

• Humanities Block-B - Program Specific

• Ethical Issues in the Sciences

• Ethical Issues in the Social Sciences

• Ethical Issues in the Professional Programs

• Ethics, Law and Civilization

Courses in this group require students to examine the

connection between ethical choices and social responsibility. A

number of theories and principles of ethical decision-making

are introduced.

Students are required to consider opposing sides of issues by

applying ethical theories. In particular, students will focus on

issues related to their program of study.

• Ethical Issues in Nursing

• Ethical issues in Media and Language & Culture

• Physical Activity and Health: 109-101-MQ

The 101 course involves identifying the role that certain

lifestyle behaviours, such as regular physical activity, good

nutrition and stress management, play in the pursuit of

optimal health and well-being. Students will examine the

health and wellness e�ects derived from participation in

regular physical activity and will explore the e�ects of their

current lifestyle habits. Students will identify appropriate

activity options based on their own interests, needs and

abilities, and explore the factors influencing their motivation

for maintaining or increasing regular physical activity.

• Physical Activity and E�ectiveness: 109-102-MQ

The 102 course is designed to provide each student with the

knowledge and tools necessary to e�ectively learn the skills

to be a successful participant in the chosen activity. Each

student will be expected to analyze the factors that

contribute to the acquisition of skills. Using a

problem-solving approach, the student will conduct a

personal analysis of her/his knowledge and abilities,

establish personal goals, and plan strategies leading to the

improvement of those skills.

• Physical Activity and Autonomy: 109-103-MQ

The 103 course addresses the competency of designing and

managing a personal activity program that incorporates

healthy lifestyle choices. This course contributes to the

development of responsible behaviours leading to the

promotion and improvement of health. The learning

situation will require the application of fundamental

knowledge and experiences acquired in the 101 and 102

Physical Education courses. The student will explore a

variety of health-related activities and be responsible for

choosing, performing and scheduling activities appropriate

to meet personal needs, interests and abilities.

FRENCH

Le français est obligatoire au cégep. Les étudiants

sont classés dans l’un ou l’autre des quatre niveaux

ci-dessous selon les résultats qu’ils ont obtenus au

secondaire. Ceux qui n’ont pas étudié le français au

Québec sont évalués et classés individuellement.

*Ceux dont les connaissances sont insu�santes devront

suivre un cours de mise à niveau non crédité, le 602-009,

avant le 602-100.

La formation en français comporte deux cours pour tous les

étudiants. Dans le premier, ils reçoivent une formation

générale commune à tous les programmes. Dans le

deuxième, la formation inclut des éléments liés aux champs

d’études des étudiants.

Cours de français

602-100-MQ Français de base I*

602-101-MQ Français et communication

602-102-MQ Français et culture

602-103-MQ Français et littérature

French courses are mandatory in Cegep. Students

are placed in one of four levels according to their

high school grades. Students who completed high

school outside Quebec will be evaluated and

placed on an individual basis. The levels are:

* Students whose knowledge of the language is

insu�cient will be required to take a non-credit qualifying

course, 602-009, before 602-100.

All students must successfully complete two French

courses. The first is a general course common to all

programs. The second is tied to the student’s field of study.

FRENCH COURSES

602-100-MQ Français de base I*

602-101-MQ Français et communication

602-102-MQ Français et culture

602-103-MQ Français et littérature

Students must take three courses to complete their

Humanities requirements. One course will be taken

from each of the three categories described below. The

order of courses is as follows:

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAll students are required to take three courses in Physical

Education to fulfill the requirements for the Diploma of

College Studies. Because of the many interests, abilities

and motivations which a�ect a student’s choice of

physical activities, Champlain Saint-Lambert endeavours

to o�er a wide range of courses. Every student can be

sure of finding an activity that is interesting, enjoyable

and healthful. It is the policy of the College to promote

not only competitive sports, but also to encourage a

taste and an aptitude for recreational pursuits which may

be enjoyed throughout life. Students must complete the

following courses:

Physical Eduction 101 and 102 can be completed in any

order. Once both completed, students then take Physical

Education 103.

ENGLISHStudents must take four courses to complete their

English General Education requirements. In the first

semester, students will be placed in Introduction to

College Literature (603-101-MQ).

All students must write the Ministerial Examination

of College English (better known as the English Exit

Exam) prior to graduation. Champlain College

Saint- Lambert has some of the best results in the

college system. Faculty members from the English

Department provide students with an excellent

foundation to help them succeed with their college

studies, leading to success in the required Ministerial

exam.

ENGLISH EXIT EXAM

• Introduction to College Literature 603-101-MQ

This course introduces students to thinking, talking and

writing about literature at the college level. By the end

of term, successful students will be able to analyze a

short story and write a 750-word theme analysis.

Students also take one course in each of the following

categories:

• Literary Genres 603-102-MQThe objective of Literary Genres courses is to enable

students to apply a critical approach to the study of

literary genres. Students will learn to recognize literary

genres and their conventions. Successful students will

understand a work’s relationship to literary and

historical context and will produce a 1000-word literary

analysis essay.

• Literary Themes 603-103-MQThe objective of the Literary Themes courses is to

enable students to apply a critical approach to the

study of literary themes. Students will learn to

recognize a work’s literary themes, cultural context and

value system. Students will analyze a text from a

thematic perspective and will produce a 1000-word

literary analysis essay.

• Program Specific - Block BThe objective of the Block B courses is to enable

students to communicate in forms appropriate to

specific programs. Students will learn to recognize how

facts and arguments are organized in di�erent

disciplines. Students will learn to develop their own

ideas into arguments, to organize them and to edit their

work. At the end of the course, successful students will

produce a 1000-word analysis.

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COMPLEMENTARY COURSESStudents take two Complementary courses from designated areas of study. The

courses are selected from the Six Major Domains or General Areas of Study.

• Domain 1: Social Sciences

All aspects of human behaviour can be examined from the various Social Sciences domain

courses. Courses o�er a unique and specialized way of understanding the human experience

and allow students to explore the social world from a scientific perspective.

• Domain 2: Science and Technology

Since the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, science and technology have shaped the

world we live in, substantially modified our relationship with nature and reality, and have

redefined our most fundamental values. Courses in the Science and Technology domain

provide a more informed understanding of the general nature of both science and technology,

of their relationship and interdependence and of the great challenges that face them in the 21st

century.

• Domain 3: Modern Languages

The courses in the Modern Languages domain permit students to learn the rudiments of a third

language by focusing on the following basic skills: listening, understanding, speaking, reading

and writing. After two courses in the new language, motivated students will be able to express

themselves with relative ease at a café, restaurant, train station, supermarket and in

conversation with friends.

• Domain 5: Art and Aesthetics

Arts and Aesthetics courses lead students to respond to and appreciate diverse forms of

artistic creation. Students explore various forms of artistic expression by examining, analyzing

and evaluating art, as well as by hands-on experimentation and production using a variety of

media.

• Domain 6: Contemporary Issues

To consider contemporary issues from a cross-disciplinary perspective.

• Domain 4: Language of Mathematics and Computer Science

The courses in the Language of Mathematics and Computer Science domain o�er an

understanding of the culture of mathematics and computers. Students learn the basic

elements of important computer tools in computer software.

• English• French• Humanities• Physical Education• Complementary