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Courses
- A to Z Grant Writing
- American Sign Language
- Beginner's Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
- Beginning Conversational French
- Conversational Japanese
- English as a Second Language
- Getting Paid to Talk
- Instant Italian
- Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Speed Spanish
- Using Amazon's Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Your Book
- Write Your First Novel (in 90 Days!)
- Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense or Crime Story
A to Z Grant Writing
Do you love writing and building rewarding, long-lasting relationships? Do you have a passion for a cause? As a grant writer, you can help nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and research organizations acquire the funds they need to operate and to thrive. In this class, 你将学习如何把金牌提案包放在一起-一个会吸引注意力的, and the funds, of donors. 这个信息丰富的课程将装备你的技能和工具，你需要进入这个令人兴奋和充实的领域. 无论你是谁或你有什么水平的经验，你都可以成为一名成功的拨款作者. You’ll find the A to Z of writing and submitting successful proposals right here. This is one of the best online grant writing courses around, 无论你是已经从事了相关的工作，还是正在寻找进入这个有回报的职业的第一步. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. 请注意，您注册的课程可能需要24 - 48小时才能显示在“我的课堂”中.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/12 - 8/2 | ZILC-111 700 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-111 701 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-111 702 | 15 seats left | $125 |
American Sign Language
美国手语(ASL)是当今美国第三大常用语言. 本课程是为有兴趣了解聋人社区和发展美国手语表达和接受技能的学生设计的. The course will provide an introduction to ASL and Deaf culture. 您将学习实用和通用的语言，这样您就可以与聋人社区的人进行简短的对话. 学习将包括讲座、练习、视频和课堂讨论.
Course will be held in Administration Building, Room 105
Shannon Johnson, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 2/27 - 5/14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZCOM-067 600 | 0 seats left | $84 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Beginner's Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a professor of publishing at higher learning institutions across the nation, including Harvard Adult Education.
ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. 你想学习如何结合尖端技术的力量来获得想法和灵感吗, and write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to register for a free ChatGPT account, input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses, build creative content from stories to marketing copy, determine its capabilities and limitations, and understand the ethical/legal considerations of using ChatGPT. There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 需要退课的学生必须在课程开始前五个工作日退课，以便退款. This course is taught remotely via Zoom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7/18 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-098 700 | 20 seats left | $39 |
Beginning Conversational French
本课程将教你如何轻松自如地与讲法语的人交流. You will learn practical, 这些常用短语会让你在世界上许多讲法语的地区的旅行更愉快. You will learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you will be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. 请注意，您注册的课程可能需要24 - 48小时才能显示在“我的课堂”中.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/12 - 8/2 | ZILC-062 700 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-062 701 | 13 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-062 702 | 15 seats left | $115 |
Conversational Japanese
Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, 本课程使初学者轻松愉快地掌握日语的基本知识. 在日本本土教师的指导下，您还将获得只有圈内人才有的文化知识. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. 请注意，您注册的课程可能需要24 - 48小时才能显示在“我的课堂”中.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/12 - 8/2 | ZILC-060 700 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-060 701 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-060 702 | 15 seats left | $115 |
English as a Second Language
ESL - Level I
This course is designed for beginning-level English language learners. Little prior knowledge of English is needed. 本课程将向学生介绍基本的美式英语语法和撰写简单句子所需的写作策略, short paragraphs, and informal letters. 学生将学习阅读策略，并将其应用于基本或简化的英语文本.
ZESL 020 700
$25
21 Sessions, Hybrid Course
Tues. and Thurs. 6/4 - 8/15, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. No class 7/4
Classes will meet on campus, ADM 101, 6/27, 7/18 & 8/13
Irene Cruz, Instructor
只需要混合课程的教科书:“每个人的英语:英语语法练习书:ESL初学者成人语法练习册”ISBN: 978-1-4654-8466-6和“英语的美国方式:英语语言的有趣指南第二版”ISBN: 0738606766. Students will need to pay for their books.ZESL 020 701
$25
21 Sessions, Remote Course
Mon. and Weds. 6/3 - 8/14, 6 - 8 p.m. No class 6/19
Susan Gorga, Instructor
只需要远程课程的教科书:“Ventures 3E Level 1”剑桥ISBN: 9781316997925. Students will need to pay for their book.
ESL - Level II
本课程是为高初级/低中级水平的英语学习者设计的. Some knowledge of English is required. 学生将学习高初级/低中级水平的语法和写作策略. 段落组织，正式信函写作和商务写作也将解决.
ZESL 021 700
$25
21 Sessions, Remote Course
Mon. and Weds. 6/3 - 8/14, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. No class 6/19
Michelle Soule, Instructor
Instructor will give information regarding the textbook on the first day of class. Students will need to pay for their own book.ZESL 021 701
$25
21 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 6/4 - 8/15, 6 - 8 p.m. No class 7/4
Elizabeth Allen, Instructor
Instructor will give information regarding the textbook on the first day of class. Students will need to pay for their own book.
ESL - Level III
本课程着重于四种语言技能:读、写、听、说. 学生将学习阅读策略以提高对英语文本的理解，并练习几种写作模式. 与同一内容相关的活动将提高学生的听力理解和口语流利度.
ZESL 022 700
$25
21 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 6/4 - 8/15, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. No class 7/4
Kristen Buyce, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZESL-017 700 | 33 seats left | $0 |
Getting Paid to Talk
Have you ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice-over. Learn how to prepare and where to find work in your area. We’ll discuss industry pros and cons and play samples from working voice professionals. In addition, 你将有机会在老师的指导下录制一段简短的专业剧本. For more information, please visit http://voicecoaches.com.
Course will be held in DCC, Room B05
Creative Voice Development, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 6/20 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZCOM-010 700 | 15 seats left | $25 | Opens 5/15 |
Instant Italian
This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words. You’ll read, 如果你计划去意大利度假，你可能会遇到一些典型的情景，听并练习这些情景中的对话. 每节课的对话和后续练习将教会您在各种场合用意大利语进行交流. 你会惊讶地发现，你可以如此迅速而轻松地学会许多意大利语中有用的表达. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. 请注意，您注册的课程可能需要24 - 48小时才能显示在“我的课堂”中.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/12 - 8/2 | ZILC-061 700 | 13 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-061 701 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-061 702 | 15 seats left | $115 |
Spanish for Law Enforcement
With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important. In the law enforcement field, 掌握基本的西班牙语会给你更多的技巧来处理涉及讲西班牙语的人的情况. Adding Spanish skills to your resume can also open doors to new job opportunities. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. 请注意，您注册的课程可能需要24 - 48小时才能显示在“我的课堂”中.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/12 - 8/2 | ZILC-070 700 | 15 seats left | $129 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-070 701 | 15 seats left | $129 | |
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-070 702 | 15 seats left | $129 |
Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish, pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. 在任何时候，你都可以进入任何讲西班牙语的场合，用西班牙语交谈. ¡Qué bueno! This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. 请注意，您注册的课程可能需要24 - 48小时才能显示在“我的课堂”中.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/12 - 8/2 | ZILC-063 700 | 13 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-063 701 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-063 702 | 14 seats left | $125 |
Using Amazon's Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Your Book
Whether you’re looking to publish a paperback novel or short e-book, now or in the future, 这篇详细的教程将教你一步一步地创建一个Amazon KDP帐户, format your manuscript and upload it to the platform, easily create a book cover from available templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch for your Amazon page, and write an Amazon author bio. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 需要退课的学生必须在课程开始前五个工作日退课，以便退款. This course is taught remotely via Zoom.
LeeAnn Krusemark, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/10 5:00 pm - 5:55 pm |
ZCOM-087 700 | 20 seats left | $29 |
Write Your First Novel (in 90 Days!)
Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a professor of publishing at higher learning institutions across the nation, including Harvard Adult Education.
This intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise, create multidimensional characters and immersive settings, craft a detailed plot outline, manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent, combat common roadblocks including writer’s block, master the art of self-editing (refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems), receive constructive criticism from beta readers, and explore publishing options. By the end of this class, 你将知道如何完成你的小说，并有知识和信心在出版过程中前进. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 需要退课的学生必须在课程开始前五个工作日退课，以便退款. This course is taught remotely via Zoom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/17 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-097 700 | 18 seats left | $39 |
Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense or Crime Story
Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! In this class, 你会发现不同的子类型和三幕神秘写作的故事结构，并创建一个有趣的角色阵容. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, 用“转移注意力”来误导读者，制造悬念，直到你准备好面对最后的真相. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 需要退课的学生必须在开课前5个工作日退费. This course is taught remotely via Zoom.
LeeAnne Krusemark, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7/11 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-094 700 | 20 seats left | $39 |
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