Dr. Pascale Bédard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pascale Bédard is a professor in the sociology of arts and culture. Her research and teaching activities focus on the social meaning of culture today, exploring cultural practices, the meanings and values attached to the cultural dimensions of social life, and the spatiality of this in cities. She is a member of the Interuniversity Study Centre on Languages, Arts, and Traditions and coordinates the Art and Society Laboratory. Her ongoing research includes studying local territorial conflicts in Quebec City and the dynamics related to urban space occupation. Bédard has contributed to various publications about the relationship between art and society and the cultural implications within advanced capitalism. Her research also addresses career transition needs for performing artists, highlighting the challenges they face and proposing supportive measures. With multiple guided theses and master's projects directed, she actively engages in nurturing the next generation of sociologists, promoting a deep understanding of the relationship between culture, art, and society, while also reflecting on the changing landscape of cultural policies and practices in Quebec.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Laval University • Quebec City, Canada

Teaching and research in the field of sociology, focusing on arts and culture.

Courses

SOC-1000 Introduction to Sociology SOC-1003 Training and Development of Contemporary Quebec SOC-1005 Introduction to Sociological Reasoning SOC-2100 Sociological Theory: From Marx to the Frankfurt School SOC-2113 Sociology of Culture SOC-2165 Arts, Society, Globalization SOC-2171 Contemporary Sociology: Author Course SOC-6101 Master's Seminar SOC-7150 Sociology of Culture and Cultural Practices (Master's and Doctorate Seminar)

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.