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  1. Swahili

    Area of study

    Swahili is one of the fastest-growing and most accessible languages to learn, thanks to its diverse vocabulary and its rich influences from Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Persian, Hindi and German. Whether you have a beginner level of Swahili or you’re new to African languages and cultures, our conversational Swahili courses are a great way to broaden your worldview and connect with over 300 million Swahili speakers worldwide.Our interactive courses are taught by passionate and experienced instructors and incorporate cultural insights to help you better understand and connect with the language. A fun and supportive learning environment builds confidence as you gain practical speaking, reading and writing skills that can be applied to everyday situations, in your professional life or while travelling. 

  2. Guided Autobiography 1: Write your Life Story, Two Pages at a Time

    Course

    If you have ever wondered how to get started telling your stories, or have maybe even begun your memoir but have been unable to finish it, this course is for you. Guided Autobiography is a simple method that will support you to tell the story of your own life, two pages at a time.

  3. Guided Autobiography 2: Mining for Memories

    Course

    By expanding on the storytelling techniques of Guided Autobiography learned in Guided Autobiography 1: Write Your Life Story, Two Pages at a Time, this course teaches you a series of advanced techniques for mining rich material about your life along new and engaging themes.

  4. The Wisdom Years: Aging with Purpose and Creativity

    Course

    By using structured writing tools from the Guided Autobiography method, this course helps enrich our understanding of what the years after 55, often called the wisdom years, can mean for us by exploring six wisdom-rich themes.

  5. Reading & Writing Japanese - Beginner 2

    Course

    Gain an understanding of basic Japanese syntax and grammar in this online course, designed to improve your reading and writing skills. Practice writing Japanese words and phrases, read a variety of authentic Japanese documents, broaden your vocabulary and produce simple and functional writing samples.

  6. Persian Beginner 1

    Course

    Learn the Persian alphabet, vocabulary, grammar and culture to read, write and hold simple conversations confidently.

  7. Swahili Beginner 1

    Course

    Learn Swahili and African cultures through songs, role play, games and practical vocabulary.

  9. Meet Alison

    Alison discovered a passion for translating science into accessible stories

  10. Leading Conversations for Change

    Course

    The Associateship in Equitable Systems Design is an advanced, participatory program that welcomes graduates of the following UBC certificate and micro-certificate programs: UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies, UBC Certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, UBC Micro-certificate in Anti-Racism, UBC Micro-certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, and the UBC Micro-certificate in Equitable Systems Design. Designed as a next step for those continuing to grow their practice as educators, facilitators, consultants, and individuals advancing equity and intercultural skills in their everyday work, this program supports learning and leadership across roles and contexts.

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