Communication
通过我们的交流课程，学习一门新的语言或发现写作的力量来讲述你的个人故事.
Courses
- A到Z格兰特写作
- Beginner's Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
- 开始法语会话
- 对话日本
- 英语作为第二语言
- 演讲赚钱
- Instant Italian
- 执法西班牙语
- Speed Spanish
- Using Amazon's Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Your Book
- 写你的第一部小说(90天内)!)
- Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense or Crime Story
A到Z格兰特写作
Do you love writing and building rewarding, long-lasting relationships? 你对某项事业有激情吗? As a grant writer, 你可以帮助非营利组织, schools, 宗教机构, 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，选择“我的教室”. 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 | 14 seats left | $125 | |
| 在线，8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-111 702 | 15 seats left | $125 |
Beginner's Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, 现任作者兼编辑, and a professor of publishing at higher learning institutions across the nation, 包括哈佛成人教育.
ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. 不要掉队! 不需要之前的人工智能经验. 你想学习如何结合尖端技术的力量来获得想法和灵感吗, 写网页内容, articles, 甚至小说或剧本? 在这个初学者友好的课程, 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. 毫无疑问，ChatGPT和类似的人工智能系统将推动就业市场的发展. 对每个人来说适应是至关重要的, 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. 本课程通过Zoom远程授课.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7/18 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-098 700 | 16 seats left | $39 |
开始法语会话
本课程将教你如何轻松自如地与讲法语的人交流. 你会学到实用的, 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，选择“我的教室”. 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 | |
| 在线，8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-062 702 | 15 seats left | $115 |
对话日本
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，选择“我的教室”. 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 | |
| 在线，8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-060 702 | 15 seats left | $115 |
英语作为第二语言
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, 非正式信件. 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节，混合课程
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
艾琳·克鲁兹指导员
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. 学生们需要为他们的书付费s.ZESL 020 701
$25
21节远程课程
Mon. and Weds. 6/3 - 8/14, 6 - 8 p.m. No class 6/19
苏珊·戈尔加，教练
只需要远程课程的教科书:“Ventures 3E Level 1”剑桥ISBN: 9781316997925. 学生们需要为他们的书付费.
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. 需要一定的英语知识. 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节远程课程
Mon. and Weds. 6/3 - 8/14, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. No class 6/19
米歇尔·索尔，指导员
老师会在第一天上课时告知教材的相关信息. Students will need to pay for their own book.ZESL 021 701
$25
21节远程课程
Tues. and Thurs. 6/4 - 8/15, 6 - 8 p.m. No class 7/4
伊丽莎白·艾伦指导员
老师会在第一天上课时告知教材的相关信息. 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节远程课程
Tues. and Thurs. 6/4 - 8/15, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. No class 7/4
克里斯汀·拜斯，教练
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZESL-017 700 | 12 seats left | $0 |
演讲赚钱
Have you ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, 商业广告及更多, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice-over. Learn how to prepare and where to find work in your area. 我们将讨论行业的利弊，并播放来自工作语音专业人士的样本. 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.
课程将在 DCC, Room B05
创意语音发展，讲师
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 6/20 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZCOM-010 700 | 14 seats left | $25 |
Instant Italian
This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. 你会学到实用的日常词汇. 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，选择“我的教室”. 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 | |
| 在线，8/14 - 10/4 | ZILC-061 702 | 14 seats left | $115 |
执法西班牙语
With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important. 在执法领域, 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，选择“我的教室”. 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 | |
| 在线，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. 你将学习6个简单的方法，把西班牙语单词粘在一起组成句子. 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，选择“我的教室”. 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 | 11 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 7/17 - 9/6 | ZILC-063 701 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| 在线，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, 现在或将来, 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, 确定定价和版税, develop a sales pitch for your Amazon page, 写一篇亚马逊作者简介. 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. 本课程通过Zoom远程授课.
李安·克鲁马克，指导员
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/10 5:00 pm - 5:55 pm |
ZCOM-087 700 | 17 seats left | $29 |
写你的第一部小说(90天内)!)
Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, 现任作者兼编辑, and a professor of publishing at higher learning institutions across the nation, 包括哈佛成人教育.
这个密集的课程提供了一个从开始到结束制作小说的时间表, 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, 拟定详细的情节大纲, 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, 和表征问题), receive constructive criticism from beta readers, 并探索发布选项. 这堂课结束的时候, 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. 本课程通过Zoom远程授课.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/17 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-097 700 | 12 seats left | $39 |
Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense or Crime Story
为乐趣或利益而成为推理小说作家! 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. 还将讨论发布选项. 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. 本课程通过Zoom远程授课.
LeeAnne Krusemark，教练
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7/11 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-094 700 | 18 seats left | $39 |
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