Université Laval

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/universit-laval

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Université Laval built?1663
2. What is the location?Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
3. What is the founding figure?François de Montmorency-Laval
4. Why did Université Laval move to a new campus in the 1950s?The move to a modern campus in Sainte‑Foy–Sillery–Cap‑Rouge allowed the university to grow its programs, research facilities, and student population.
5. How does Université Laval help students learn about real‑world problems?Students can join internships, co‑op programs, and research projects that let them apply classroom knowledge to real challenges.

Public Research University: An institution funded by the government that focuses on both teaching and conducting scientific investigations.
Francophone Institution: An educational establishment where the primary language of instruction and administration is French.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs: A prestigious program that attracts and retains world-class researchers to Canadian universities.