Beginners’ Spanish focuses on basic elements, emphasizing the development of spoken language skills. One goal will be "thinking on one's feet"—viable self-expression. Classroom practice spans the gamut from the traditional through situational exercises and "total pysical response" techniques. Textbook fee of $15 is included in registration. The same book is used in all of Paul's classes.

This course expands on elements introduced in the Beginner course, further developing spoken language skills and gradually delving into literature and culture. Open to any student who has had beginning Spanish lanaguage instruction, this course may be taken multiple times. Textbook fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the first class, if you are continuing from an earlier class you will be using the same book.

Ciao a tutti! Have you ever wanted to travel to Venice, Rome, or Naples? Perhaps learn the language of your grandparents? This course will get you started, focusing on proper pronunciation, essential phrases, and the many English and Italian words that share a common Latin origin.

Open to students who have completed and feel comfortable with the Intermediate class or those who have had previous Spanish language instruction, this course may be taken multiple times. Course goals and instruction are based on the students enrolling. Textbook fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the first class, if you are continuing from an earlier class you will be using the same book.

Advanced Spanish is for those who are ready to move on from the Intermediate and Continuing classes. Textbook fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the first class, if you are continuing from an earlier class you will be using the same book.

Do you have a story idea but aren't sure how to begin? Do your friends say you write well, but you're not sure how to get started on that first book? Do you have a manuscript, or parts of a manuscript, and need to know how to polish it for publication?

In this course, you'll explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published. Each lesson includes an assignment that will help you develop or polish your manuscript. You will explore the essential techniques that are often overlooked in a clear, step-by-step fashion. After completing this course, you will never look at fiction writing the same way again!

 

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

CEUs/ILUs: 3.2

Length (in hours): 32

Two-Month Course, quarterly starts

Spark your creativity and start writing with this online writing course bundle. You will learn the mechanics of writing and editing, and have your story workshopped by peers.