Québec and Canadian studies in the United States and Québec
Québec studies in the United States
With approximately 300 professors and researchers, the United States boasts the largest number of universities specializing in Québec in the world. Most are members of the American Council for Québec Studies (ACQS). Founded in 1982, the ACQS works to develop and promote Québec studies in the United States. It organizes a conference every two years and publishes the Québec Studies academic journal.
In 2004, the Québec government supported the creation of the first institute dedicated to Québec studies in the United States. Located at Plattsburgh State University of New York (SUNY-Plattsburgh), the Institute on Québec Studies specifically offers a minor in Québec studies and organizes many activities in an effort to promote Québec, such as the Distinguished Québec Address and the Québec Summer Seminar.
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Canadian studies in the United States
There are currently 50 Canadian studies programs in the United States. More than 500 American universities and colleges offer courses on Canada. Most of the American universities that specialize in Canadian studies are members of the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS), which includes more than 600 professors and researchers. Many of them specialize in Québec. ACSUS holds a conference every two years and publishes the American Review of Canadian Studies journal.
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Québec studies in Québec
The mission of the International Association of Québec Studies (AIEQ) is to promote and develop Québec studies in Canada and abroad. Its objective is to form an international network for research on Québec, especially in the United States, by:
- working with all actors at Québec, Canadian and international universities who are interested in Québec society, its history, culture, evolution and development;
- supporting research, teaching and university publications about Québec;
- building a network of members in Québec and abroad on the Internet and create a discussion forum to encourage members to share information and opinions between them;
- supporting or organizing lectures, seminars, conferences, and any other public event that will contribute to the promotion of Québec studies.
Québec also has many Québec studies research centres. Most of them are located within universities:
