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American Sign Language Summer Institutes (ASL)

Our Summer Institutes in American Sign Language (ASL) are immersive courses that condense our 8-week sign language courses into an accelerated five days.

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Certificate in Business Spanish Final Project

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This is the final project for the UBC Certificate in Spanish, Practical and Business. This module consists of a final written project and oral presentation. Students are expected to present a proposal and outline, conduct their research and submit a draft. Upon approval of the written project, students will make an oral presentation followed by a question period.

Introduction to AI Concepts and Tools

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Learn how AI transforms IT operations, supports decision-making and adds business value through practical, ethical applications.

Farsi

Area of study

Whether you’re drawn to the rich literary traditions and philosophers of Iran, like the poetry of Rumi or Hafiz, or are interested in connecting with family and friends who speak Farsi in Iran or abroad, learning to read and speak Farsi is a gateway into the rich heritage and culture of the Persian world and its more than 70 million native speakers and 40 million second-language users. 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. 

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. 

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

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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.

Guided Autobiography 2: Mining for Memories

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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.

The Wisdom Years: Aging with Purpose and Creativity

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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.