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Smithsonian’s Objects That Define America
by Richard Kurin- 0.0
5 Weeks
Explore the history of America through the view of key historic objects, inventions, and exhibits in the Smithsonian collections. This course, produced with The Great Courses, will look at four key themes in the History of America as presented by Dr. Richard Kurin, Undersecretary for History, Art and Culture at the Smithsonian....
$50
Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management
by Kristin Fontichiaro- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn how to conduct research, surveys, and interviews as well as how to analyze data to better assess the local needs and wants of a public library community. Public libraries are becoming dynamic hubs for learning, civic engagement, and community. This course will discuss strategies for gathering statistical and descriptive data about public library communities....
$49
Reading Religious Conversion
by Ora Limor , Haim Hames , Sarina Chen- 0.0
12 Weeks
The course "Reading Religious Conversion" exposes you to a wealth of conversion stories from across the globe and throughout history. The texts explore the complex aspects of religious identities and the varied expressions of community belonging and social borders. Conversion is a multidimensional phenomenon with religious, social, political and legal implications....
$49
Personnel Management for Public Libraries
by Josie Barnes Parker- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn the foundational principles of personnel management and leadership. This course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, will explore skills needed for hiring and evaluating personnel to reflect your library's mission through an organizational culture that will thrive in your community. Learners will understand the legal considerations when managing a diverse workforce....
$49
Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries
by Josie Barnes Parker- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn how library managers and directors make key operational decisions regarding maintenance, insurance, technology, and more. In this course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, we’ll explore the ongoing infrastructure support that library leaders must facilitate, including: maintenance insurance contract services patron privacy technology budgets policies You’ll learn how these decisions are made to ensure long-term sustainability....
$49
How to Write a Novel: Edit & Revise
by Nancy Lee , Annabel Lyon- 0.0
6 Weeks
Discover story analysis strategies and rewriting tools, develop a concrete plan for creating a more accomplished draft and explore what it takes to attract agents, editors and readers. Experienced writers understand that novels improve incrementally with each draft. This course teaches the skills of revision and the attention to detail it takes to make a good story great....
$295
Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society
by Dr. Janice Stewart- 0.0
6 Weeks
Gender & Sexuality shape work, life and play. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to engage with key issues through key concepts and perspectives. Navigating through the complexities of Gender & Sexuality is a necessity in our world, now more than ever. Some questions we will address include: What is gender and sexuality?...
$50
How to Write a Novel: Structure & Outline
by Nancy Lee , Annabel Lyon- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn the fundamentals of story structure from our MFA program faculty and complete a detailed, scene-by-scene outline of your novel idea. Have you always wanted to write a novel? Have you started a novel only to run out of steam halfway through? You will learn the fundamentals of character development, world-building and the basics of storytelling architecture....
$295
How to Write a Novel: Writing the Draft
by Nancy Lee , Annabel Lyon- 0.0
6 Weeks
Move from outline to draft writing with crucial craft lessons from MFA faculty on scene design, dialogue, character development and plot. Have you created an outline and now feel prepared to start writing your novel? Or have you started a novel draft only to find your interest or confidence waning? The elements of complex, dimensional characters...
$295
On-Ramp to AP® French Language and Culture
by Sophie Kulas- 0.0
3 Weeks
A three week class to boost your confidence before starting your AP® French Language and Culture class. Students who enroll in the French Language and Culture AP® class must be ready to engage right from the beginning of the year in oral and written communication. The online class will cover: Review of basic conjugations, irregular presents,...
$25