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Creative Writing

A Writer's Guide to Descriptive Settings

Course: R 03507  ( 12 hours )

Develop your eye for detail and improve your writing with vivid descriptions, memorable settings and believable characters.

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Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

Course: R 02846  ( 12 hours )

Learn how to give yourself the credibility you need to get your books and articles published.

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Beginning Writer's Workshop

Course: R 03506  ( 12 hours )

Get a taste of the writer's life and improve your writing skills in this introduction to writing creatively.

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Breaking into Sitcom Writing

Course: R 04115  ( 12 hours )

Learn from a veteran TV comedy writer how to write professional sitcom scripts and how to break into show business. Master the art of creating a well-paced, action-packed story and telling it completely in jokes. Discover the secrets to writing dialogue that sounds real, fully serves the story, and makes an audience laugh.

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Craft of Magazine Writing

Course: R 02138  ( 12 hours )

Turn your dreams into byline and earn extra income. It's fun and it's easy. If you're a new writer or if you haven't written for magazines in years, this class will jumpstart your career. Learn plenty of powerful brainstorming techniques designed to practically write every article for you.

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Forensic Science for Writers

Course: R 04116  ( 12 hours )

A quick education in forensic science, revealing all the secrets you'll need to know in order to write about crimes and crime-solving with knowledge and confidence. Explore how investigators analyze physical evidence including blood, DNA, fingerprints, and much more.

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Journaling, Introduction

Course: R 03081  ( 12 hours )

This insightful course will help you discover an exciting new way to express yourself and enhance your creativity. You'll learn to use powerful journaling techniques to develop a deeper and more spiritual understanding of yourself and explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values.

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Mystery Writing

Course: R 03514  ( 12 hours )

Using vivid examples from bestselling novels, this course will teach you the techniques you need to become a successful author.

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Pleasures of Poetry

Course: R 03864  ( 12 hours )

If you want to write poetry, this course will help you create your best possible work, whether you're looking to be published or simply wish to craft a beautiful poem as a gift for a friend. In this course, you will discover formal elements of craft, explore poetry topics, learn how to prepare a manuscript for publication, and receive guidance in a constructive and nurturing environment.

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Resume Writing Workshop

Course: R 02377  ( 12 hours )

Create an effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Learn different resume formats, how to write an employment objective, and tricks to writing persuasive cover letters. Know what to reveal in a resume, and what to keep to yourself. This course also covers the use of on-line resumes and Internet Resume Secrets.

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Romance Writing Secrets

Course: R 03907  ( 12 hours )

Topics to be covered in this course include: character chemistry, the power of emotions, the art of romance, and handling love scenes. Plus, you'll get the inside scoop on what it takes to get published in today's romance market.

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Travel Writing, Introduction

Course: R 02141  ( 12 hours )

Learn to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt. Lessons include popular styles and types of writing "friendliest" to new writers. Learn to write to sell your material to travel magazines.

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Write Your Life Story

Course: R 03909  ( 12 hours )

Learn what it takes to write essays, a legacy letter (sometimes called an ethical will), a memoir, an autobiography or the story of a loved one's life in simple, easy steps that will get you ready for whatever you want to tell. The step-by-step process begins with capturing ideas and ends by providing all the tools to tell the stories in your life.

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Writing for Children

Course: R 03516  ( 12 hours )

Published children's author shows you how to touch the heart of children by creating books for them.

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Dog Obedience

Dog Obedience - Ages 7 Months and Up

Course: R 00208  ( 10 hours )

Learn basic commands such as sit, down and off, as well as more advanced commands based on your dog's ability. Do not bring dogs to first class.

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Dog Obedience, Ages 7 Months and Up - 2nd Person

Course: R 03529  ( 10 hours )

Designed for those who have one dog, but two handlers. The second handler registers for this discounted course.

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Dog Obedience, Part II

Course: R 02416  ( 10 hours )

Reinforce basic commands and learn advanced commands such as attention heeling and front while participating in the new, exciting and very popular AKC Rally Obedience. Canine confidence and owner leadership will also be addressed.

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Dog Obedience, Part II - 2nd Person

Course: R 03530  ( 10 hours )

Designed for those with one dog, but two handlers. The second handler registers for this discounted course.

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Puppy Kindergarten, 3 Months through 6 Months

Course: R 00207  ( 10 hours )

Learn basic commands such as sit, down, stay, come, heel and stand. Learn socialization skills with other animals and people. Do not bring puppies to first class.

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Puppy Kindergarten, 3 Months through 6 Months - 2nd Person

Course: R 03535  ( 10 hours )

Designed for those with one puppy, but two handlers. The second handler registers for this discounted course.

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Foreign Language

Beginning Conversational French

Course: R 02653  ( 12 hours )

Learn common words and phrases for leisure and business. Pronunciation made simple, with phonetic spellings for every word and phrase you need to learn. Includes audio.

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French I

Course: R 00493  ( 24 hours )

Introduction to the French language and culture. Includes pronunciation drills to insure accurate pronunciation and reading with special emphasis on comprehension.

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French II

Course: R 00494  ( 24 hours )

A continuation of French I.

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French III

Course: R 00665  ( 24 hours )

A continuation of French II.

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German I

Course: R 02547  ( 24 hours )

Introduction to the German language and culture. Learn the basics of German grammar, vocabulary, usage and pronunciation.

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German II

Course: R 02548  ( 24 hours )

Continuation of German I.

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Instant Italian

Course: R 03860  ( 12 hours )

This dynamic course makes learning Italian fun and surprisingly easy. You'll learn how to ask directions, book a room, order a meal, and much more - in Italian! Phonetic spellings of each work and phrase make mastering pronunciation a breeze. The course audio even lets you hear and practice Italian with a simple click of your mouse.

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Japanese I

Course: R 03605  ( 24 hours )

Introduction to Japanese language and culture. Learn the language while learning about Japan, the people, the places, and the customs.

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Japanese II

Course: R 03667  ( 24 hours )

In this course, students will learn more advanced Japanese language skills. Students will participate in specialized readings, writings, and grammar studies.

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Japanese, Conversational

Course: R 04341  ( 12 hours )

Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you'll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by your native Japanese instructor, you'll learn usefull conversational phrases and vocabulary words, while getting a tour of some fascinating spots in Japan. You'll come away with cultural knowledge only an insider has. By the end of this course, you'll not only have basic conversational skills that will enable you to travel around the country easily, but you'll have discovered the heart of Japan!

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Russian I

Course: R 02912  ( 24 hours )

Introduction to Russian language and culture.

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Russian II

Course: R 02960  ( 24 hours )

A continuation of Russian I.

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Spanish I

Course: R 00641  ( 24 hours )

An introduction to Spanish language and culture.

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Spanish II

Course: R 00642  ( 24 hours )

A continuation of Spanish I.

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Speed Spanish

Course: R 02084  ( 12 hours )

Designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. Learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. Que Bueno!

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Speed Spanish II

Course: R 03083  ( 12 hours )

Clever follow-up to the Speed Spanish course. Several new recipes help you quickly build fluency.

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Speed Spanish III

Course: R 03505  ( 12 hours )

The final course in the Speed Spanish trilogy.

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Personal Enrichment

Assisting Your Aging Parents

Course: R 02150  ( 12 hours )

Be prepared to handle the challenges you and your parents will face in the coming years, while learning to cherish the transition.

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Get Assertive!

Course: R 03899  ( 12 hours )

Learn how to deal with anger and criticism. Gain the skills to be assertive with family members, friends, bosses, co-workers, professionals, and clerks. It's your turn to speak out!

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Get Funny!

Course: R 03900  ( 12 hours )

Humor enhances everything you do, no matter whether you're looking to deliver better presentations, increase your marketability as a writer, deliver more hits to a Web site, or simply become friendlier and more outgoing. This hilarious course will help you sharpen your wit.

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Goodbye to Shy

Course: R 03859  ( 12 hours )

The ability to interact with others impacts everything we do, from selecting a mate to advancing in our careers. Fortunately, the ability to relate easily with others is a skill that can be learned. This engaging course will help you learn how to reduce anxiety, build self-esteem, strike up conversations with others, win friends, and act confidently in romantic relationships.

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Interpersonal Communication

Course: R 03509  ( 12 hours )

Become aware of the conscious and unconscious codes of meaning we send when communicating with others.

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Keys to Effective Communication

Course: R 04118  ( 12 hours )

Work step by step through the process of becoming a great conversationalist. Learn to use communication to build rapport and create environments of trust, warmth, and respect. Become more confident, create a great first impression, and create more and better personal and professional relationships.

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Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow

Course: R 04120  ( 12 hours )

Design a life that makes you happy by learning how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents.

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Skills for Making Great Decisions

Course: R 04122  ( 12 hours )

Learn how to make excellent everyday decisions from an experienced counselor and life coach. Master techniques for achieving your goals, managing risk, dealing with crises, and making decisions - big and small - with knowledge and confidence. Find out how to avoid many types of mistakes and how to recover from others.

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The Magic of Hypnosis

Course: R 04106  ( 12 hours )

A fun, informative, and entertaining look at the history, methods, and application of hypnotic suggestion in today's society. Learn how to determine what types of people are susceptible to hypnotic suggestion in today's society, how and why hypnosis works, how to induce trance, and how to script and deliver an appropriate suggestion during hypnosis.

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Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search

Course: R 03866  ( 12 hours )

World-renowned author and career advisor will show you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. You'll learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview.

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Understanding Adolescents

Course: R 03908  ( 12 hours )

You'll uncover the secrets of the adolescent mind and gain valuable information on how they think, how they feel, how their identities develop, and what steps you can take to ensure that you are well prepared to meet the needs of the teens in your life.

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Personal Finance

Debt Elimination Techniques that Work

Course: R 02090  ( 12 hours )

Learn specific, powerful, and proven strategies to get completely out of debt and live a stress-free lifestyle.

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Personal Finances

Course: R 02992  ( 12 hours )

This course is designed to prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. Learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest widely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, plan for your financial future and so much more!

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Where Does All My Money Go?

Course: R 02847  ( 12 hours )

Ever get frustrated that you never seem to get ahead? Find out where your money goes. Make your own choices about where you want it to go. Start to tackle your debt. Learn how to fund your dreams and stop worrying about money.

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Sign Language

Sign Language - ASL I

Course: R 02306  ( 20 hours )

Learn the technique of using gestures and symbols to represent groups of words. For the hearing adult who wishes to learn the rudiments of sign language. (Textbook required.)

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Student Enrichment

Algebra, Introduction

Course: R 02945  ( 12 hours )

Understand how algebra is relevant to almost every aspect of your daily life and become skilled at solving a variety of algebraic problems.

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Enhancing Language Development in Childhood

Course: R 04123  ( 12 hours )

Follow your child's lead and have fun while enhancing language development! Discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. This course will help you enrich your child's life by stimulating development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way.

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Everyday Math

Course: R 03897  ( 12 hours )

This course can help you gain confidence in your basic math skills so you can start using math to your advantage. You'll get valuable experience and advice on using a calculator; determining tips, discounts, and taxes; managing your income and expenses; checking your bills and bank statements for error and overcharges; and much more.

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FCAT Reading Fun for Middle School Students

Course: R 04328  ( 16 hours )

Students will have fun preparing for the reading section of the FCAT. Topics will include main idea, relevant details, author's purpose, character and plot development, and more.

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Grammar Refresher

Course: R 03901  ( 12 hours )

Grammar is fun if you know the rules. A patient instructor will support you throughout the course, and plenty of interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put into practice everything you learn.

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GRE Preparation Part I

Course: R 02091  ( 12 hours )

Part I of this preparation series covers several types of questions on the verbal and analytical sections of the GRE. Discuss how to do your best on reading comprehension, analogies, sentence completions, antonyms and logical and analytical reason questions. (Book required: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, Tenth Edition).

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GRE Preparation Part II

Course: R 02092  ( 12 hours )

Part II focuses on math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, discrete quantitative and date interpretation quests that make up the math sections of the GRE. Learn time-saving techniques for both paper-based and computer administrations and overcome test anxiety! (Book required: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, Tenth Edition).

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Homeschool with Success

Course: R 04337  ( 12 hours )

Discover what you need to know to homeschool your children successfully. You'll find out how to reseach legal requirements, choose the best curriculum, organize your school day, provide great socialization opportunities, and make the most of raising your children. When you finish this course, you'll have lots of information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course for years to come!

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LSAT Preparation Part I

Course: R 02147  ( 12 hours )

Part I of this of this preparation course covers law school entrance procedures, test taking techniques, analytical reasoning and drafting diagrams. (Book required: 10 More Actual, Official LSAT Prep Tests LSAT Series)

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LSAT Preparation Part II

Course: R 02148  ( 12 hours )

Part II covers the reading comprehension, logical reasoning, techniques of quick elimination for incorrect answers, explanations of correct answers and proven approaches for selecting the correct answer. (Book required: 10 More Actual, Official LSAT Prep Tests LSAT Series)

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Merrill Ream Speed Reading

Course: R 02381  ( 12 hours )

Learn to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed speed reading expert Dr. Merrill Ream. This course is a complete speed reading experience. Master the skills and techniques to become a proficient speed reader!

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Preparation for the GMAT

Course: R 02145  ( 12 hours )

Learn test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT questions. Review different types of questions on the test and learn to approach question types that may be new. Practice on actual GMAT tests from previous years. (Book required: The Official Guide for GMAT, Tenth Edition)

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Prepare for the GED

Course: R 02253  ( 12 hours )

Prepare to take the GED Test. Develop additional reading and thinking skills needed to succeed in all five areas: Writing skills, Social Studies, Science, Literature and Math.

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Ready, Set, Read!

Course: R 03090  ( 12 hours )

Learn what the newest research says about how children really learn to read and write and become a powerful guide to literacy development when you work with young children. Gain confidence in your ability to guide a child's literacy development and take pleasure in seeing how even the littlest events can be really big steps in reading and writing success.

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SAT/ACT Preparation Part I

Course: R 02144  ( 12 hours )

This course will prepare you to take the verbal question types on both the ACT and the NEW SAT 2005. Part I is designed to prepare you for the reading, English and science sections of the ACT and the critical reading and writing sections of the new SAT 2005.

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SAT/ACT Preparation Part II

Course: R 02146  ( 12 hours )

This course will prepare you to take the verbal question types on both the ACT and the NEW SAT 2005. Part II is designed to prepare you to fly through the math questions on both the ACT and the SAT. You'll refresh your knowledge of math subjects and learn techniques to help you move through the tests more quickly. You'll review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics as well as the Student Produced Response questions on the SAT.

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Travel

Get Paid to Travel

Course: R 02655  ( 12 hours )

Love to travel? Learn to travel with local, domestic and international tours and cruises. Topics covered include group procedures, documentation and emergences. Gain information on full-time and part-time career opportunities.

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