Founded on a study of the humanities, the classical colleges of Quebec have no exact counterpart elsewhere. This film explores their origins and shows how the classics still open the door to the wisdom of the ages. However, changes are being introduced, including greater emphasis on the sciences.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313827
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Province)
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Classical education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)