Communication
Learn a new language or discover the power of writing to tell your personal story with our communication courses.
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Courses
- A to Z Grant Writing
- American Sign Language
- Beginner's Guide to Starting a FREE Blog
- Beginning Conversational French
- Conversational Japanese
- English as a Second Language
- Getting Paid to Talk
- Instant Italian
- No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book
- Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Speed Spanish
- Using Amazon's Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Your Book
- Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites
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, you’ll learn how to put together a gold medal proposal package – one that will capture the attention, and the funds, of donors. This informative course will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter this exciting and fulfilling field. No matter who you are or what level of experience you have, you can be a successful grant writer. 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, whether you’re already involved in a related position or are looking to take your first step into this rewarding career. 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. Please note, it may take 24 - 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 2/14 - 4/5 | ZILC-111 600 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 3/13 - 5/3 | ZILC-111 601 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 4/17 - 6/7 | ZILC-111 602 | 15 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 10/18 - 12/8 | ZILC-111 501 | 14 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 11/15 - 1/5 | ZILC-111 502 | 14 seats left | $125 |
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most used language in the United States today. This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about the Deaf community and developing ASL expressive and receptive skills. The course will provide an introduction to ASL and Deaf culture. You will learn practical and common language so you can have a brief conversation with someone from the Deaf community. Learning will include a combination of lecture, practice exercises, video, and class discussion.
Course will be held in Administration Building, Room 103
Shannon Johnson, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 9/26 - 11/28 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZCOM-067 500 | 0 seats left | $84 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Beginner's Guide to Starting a FREE Blog
Blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step by step how to:
• start a FREE blog with WordPress
• choose a blog template
• emphasize your blog content with a creative name
• use your unique voice to share your expertise
• connect your domain/website
You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including by linking to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking.
Remote Course
LeeAnne Krusemark, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 10/10 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-086 500 | 18 seats left | $49 |
Beginning Conversational French
This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You will learn practical, common phrases that will make your trips to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. 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. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 2/14 - 4/5 | ZILC-062 600 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 3/13 - 5/3 | ZILC-062 601 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 4/17 - 6/7 | ZILC-062 602 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 10/18 - 12/8 | ZILC-062 501 | 14 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/15 - 1/5 | ZILC-062 502 | 15 seats left | $115 |
Conversational Japanese
Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain cultural knowledge only an insider has. 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. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 2/14 - 4/5 | ZILC-060 600 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 3/13 - 5/3 | ZILC-060 601 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 4/17 - 6/7 | ZILC-060 602 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 10/18 - 12/8 | ZILC-060 501 | 13 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/15 - 1/5 | ZILC-060 502 | 15 seats left | $115 |
English as a Second Language
This course is designed for beginning-level English language learners. Little prior knowledge of English is needed. Students will be introduced to the basic American English grammar and writing strategies needed to produce simple sentences, short paragraphs, and informal letters. Students will be introduced to reading strategies and apply them to basic or simplified English texts.
ZESL 020 500 $25
28 Sessions, Hybrid Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/12 - 12/19, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. No class 11/23
Classes will meet on campus, ADM 106, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30 and 12/19
For hybrid course only:
Required textbooks: “English for Everyone: English Grammar Practice Book: An ESL Beginner Grammar Workbook for Adults” ISBN: 978-1-4654-8466-6 and “English the American Way: A Fun Guide to English Language 2nd Edition” ISBN: 0738606766. Students will need to pay for their books.
Irene Cruz, Instructor
ZESL 020 501 $25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Mon. and Weds. 9/11 - 12/18, 1 -3 p.m. No class 10/9 and 11/23
For remote course only:
Required Textbooks: “Ventures 3E Level 1” Cambridge ISBN: 9781108920513. Students will need to pay for their books.
Michelle Soule, Instructor
ESL - Level II
This course is designed for high-beginning/low-intermediate-level English language learners. Some knowledge of English is required. Students will be introduced to high-beginning/low-intermediate-level grammar and writing strategies. Paragraph organization, formal letter writing and business writing will also be addressed.
ZESL 021 500 $25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/12 - 12/19, 4 - 6 p.m. No class 11/23
Required textbook: “A Long Walk to Water” ISBN 978-0547577319.Students will need to pay for their own book.
Shauna Anderson, Instructor
ZESL 021 501 $25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/12 - 12/19, 1 - 3 p.m. No class 11/23
Required textbook: “Ventures 3E Level 3” Cambridge ISBN: 9781108920544. Students will need to pay for their own book.
Michelle Soule, Instructor
ESL - Level III
This course focuses on all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will learn reading strategies to improve their comprehension of English texts and practice several writing patterns. Activities related to the same content will improve students’ listening comprehension and speaking fluency.
ZESL 022 500 $25
28 Sessions, Remote Course
Tues. and Thurs. 9/12 - 12/19, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. No class 11/23
Shauna Anderson, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZESL-017 500 | 38 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, you’ll have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of our teacher. For more information, please visit https://voicecoaches.com.
Class on 10/25 will be held in Administration Building, Room 106
Class on 11/21 will be remote
Creative Voice Development, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 10/25 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZCOM-010 500 | 10 seats left | $25 | |
| Tuesday, 11/21 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZCOM-010 501 | 12 seats left | $25 |
Instant Italian
This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words. You’ll read, hear and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you’re likely to encounter if you plan to vacation in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Italian in a wide variety of settings. You’ll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian. 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. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 2/14 - 4/5 | ZILC-061 600 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 3/13 - 5/3 | ZILC-061 601 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 4/17 - 6/7 | ZILC-061 602 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 10/18 - 12/8 | ZILC-061 501 | 15 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/15 - 1/5 | ZILC-061 502 | 15 seats left | $115 |
No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book
Do you dream of being a published author? If so, learn the step-by-step process of transforming an idea into a published book from a publishing pro who has helped dozens of students become authors. Discover how to start and write your book, how to offer your book to agents and publishers, and how to guide your book to publishing success. One-on-one coaching with the instructor about your book project after the course eliminates any excuses preventing you from realizing your publishing dreams. Course includes a $15 materials fee.
Remote Course
Pauline Bartel, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 11/4 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZCOM-019 500 | 8 seats left | $65 |
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, mastering basic Spanish will give you more skill to handle situations involving Spanish-speaking individuals. 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. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/18 - 12/8 | ZILC-070 501 | 15 seats left | $129 | |
| Online, 11/15 - 1/5 | ZILC-070 502 | 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. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡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. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/18 - 12/8 | ZILC-063 501 | 9 seats left | $125 | |
| Online, 11/15 - 1/5 | ZILC-063 502 | 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 ebook now or in the future, this detailed tutorial will teach you step by step how to create an Amazon KDP account, 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.
Remote Course
LeeAnne Krusemark, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 10/11 6:00 pm - 6:55 pm |
ZCOM-087 500 | 16 seats left | $29 |
Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites
You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for an online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well – $1 per word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay; conduct interviews and create interesting content; protect your copyright; write query letters; and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self-published novel.
Remote Course
LeeAnne Krusemark, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 10/12 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZCOM-084 500 | 15 seats left | $49 |
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Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
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