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Psychological thrillers, gritty crime/mystery, and unsettling horror get preferential treatment as we delve into the darker side of fiction to explore our fascination with the evil of this world and beyond. In this course we will dissect popular works; analyzing stories and writing styles in order to determine what effectively produces fear, dread, and unease on the page. Learn about masterful "Thriller" authors and what makes their work resonate. Apply concepts of plotting, pacing, and characterization to create compelling chills. Produce the opening chapter of an original work of dark fiction.

Este curso le ofrece a la comunidad de habla hispana en el área conurbada de Toronto con experiencia previa en la escritura, la oportunidad de profundizar y avanzar en la creación literaria en su propio idioma. Todo tipo de proyecto narrativo es bienvenido (cuento, novela, autobiografía). Los participantes trabajarán el (los) texto(s) de su elección, los cuales se revisará(n) minuciosamente en el taller. Se harán lecturas además que refuercen los conocimientos narrativos y literarios de los participantes. This course is tailored to the needs of Spanish-speaking writers who already have experience writing, or a narrative project that is already advanced. Participants will have the opportunity to work in depth and advance a literary project in their native language. All narrative projects are welcome (short-story, novel, memoir). The participants’ work will be meticulously workshopped in class. Appropriate readings will be assigned in order to strengthen the writers’ literary and narrative knowledge and abilities. Comprender cómo hacer un texto literario más interesante y conmovedor. Tener un borrador avanzado de un capítulo (o capítulos) de novella, o uno o más cuentos terminados al final del curso. Mejorar uno o más textos literarios mediante la crítica constructiva y la re-escritura.

This course explores the materials used to construct and repair a building envelope. We will begin with an introduction to material properties. We will then examine a variety of fibrous and rigid thermal-insulation products, their properties and their uses, and then analyze air barriers and air-sealing materials used in new and retrofit construction. Units on masonry construction, and concrete slab construction and repair methods will follow. Lastly, we will examine the importance of the compatibility of materials. Illustrative case studies will be used throughout the course. The course material covers the Examination Learning Objectives of the Material Systems Exam conducted by Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB) for Building Science Specialist (BSS®) designation. Describe material properties and methods for assessing properties as well as how the microstructure influences each of these material properties.  Diagnose material failures and assembly failures in existing buildings in the context of water control, air control, vapour control and thermal control. Explain mechanical behaviour of each class of material used in building envelopes. Specify appropriate materials in building enclosure assemblies so that they meet the necessary performance objectives of water control, air control, vapour control and thermal control.  Describe the importance of special construction considerations, detailing, and sealants. Prepare to write the Material Systems Exam for BSS® 

Greek is the language of the civilization that most influenced Western culture. Join us and study a simple narrative in Attic Greek, spoken around Athens in about 500 - 300 BCE, the language of some of the greatest works of Western literature. Through the consideration of English words derived from Greek, we’ll see the vital part that Greek still plays in our language and thought. We’ll look at some other cultural and historical aspects of the language. An acquaintance with Latin or another inflected language will be useful but not necessary to begin this beautiful and nuanced language. Become familiar with the Greek alphabet. Acquire a significant Greek vocabulary. Read a narrative in Greek. Understand the basic structure and forms of Attic Greek.

Register for this course to reinforce the sentence structures presented in Italian I and II. Take it after completing 1016 Level II or at the same time as Level II. We’ll start at the beginning and finish speaking more fluently of actions in the present and the past. We’ll explore ways to make your speaking and writing more natural and effective. You’ll learn through hands-on exercises, games and discussions, as well as short videos and presentations Feel more at ease with the idea of grammar, its terms and usefulness. Express your own thoughts in written and spoken Italian applying the present and past tenses. Enlarge the vocabulary that is important to you, your comprehension and fluency. Acquire practical information about fascinating aspects of Italian society, culture, traditions and lifestyle.

Herman Melville changed the form of the novel forever. His masterpiece of the adventure fiction, Moby Dick, went virtually unrecognized in his lifetime. With scholar and educator, Jonathan Ullyot, explore his work through selections from Moby Dick, Billy Budd and some of his short stories. We’ll set his work within his time and learn how his fiction engages with theories of democracy and literary representation. No familiarity with Melville or American literature is required. We’ll read approximately 40 pages for each class, with optional reading assigned. Learn about Melville’s life, times and his contribution to literature, philosophy and political theory Explore the intricacies of Melville’s different literary styles  Appreciate Melville’s contribution to American literature and the novel today

Natural language processing (NLP) can help your enterprise improve strategy and operations through deeper understanding of its products, processes and customers. In this 12-week course, you’ll learn to process natural language and textual data and derive actionable insights using state-of-the-art NLP algorithms and techniques. You’ll apply advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques to explore real-world problems related to textual-data processing, and create language-aware solutions. You’ll also use open source production-ready Python libraries to build your own chatbot application. Learners have the option to attend this course in-class or remotely. Each in-class session will be livestreamed through high quality audio/video interactive webinars for learners attending online.  Apply NLP techniques to better understand and improve the way you do business. Solve complex real-world problems related to textual data. Build language-aware solutions using advanced machine learning techniques. Use Python to perform text classification and topic modeling, graph analysis, and visual steering.  Create your own chatbot application.

This online self-study course is your starting point for the Certificate in Translation in order to work as a full or part-time translator. Using modern translation theory, you'll acquire essential tools and develop a strong awareness of the issues that Spanish to English translators face. You'll learn how to preserve the meaning, style, syntax and tone of the original text, without being literal, and become proficient in analyzing, understanding and correctly translating complex real-world documents. Learn translation in the fields of law, commerce and literature. All course materials are available electronically. You communicate with your instructor electronically and share at least three webinars with the whole class.  Acquire introductory tools for translation. Understand the principles and goals of a high-quality translation. Prepare for upper-level translation courses.  

Validation is as critical to the design process as upfront user research. While exploratory research offers valuable insights into user needs, goals and challenges before product development, validation (or evaluative research) allows you to test the product during or toward the end of the development lifecycle for any potential usability problems. In this six-week online course, you’ll learn how to plan, prepare for and conduct design validation though usability testing and other evaluative research methods. You’ll also learn how to analyze testing data and report actionable insights to stakeholders. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Scope and prepare for Validation Research Apply some of the most common Validation methods Plan and facilitate a Usability Test from beginning to end Analyze evaluative data to identify patterns, themes, and insights Apply best practices for presenting test results and recommendations to stakeholders Advocate for the value of Validation in the UX Design Process   Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Validation Planning Usability Test Planning Test Facilitation Test Data Analysis Insights Development Stakeholder Communication

Interaction design is a core facet of user experience design that concentrates on the interaction between users and products, systems, or services. This discipline extends beyond functionality to include the behavioral and emotional responses it elicits from users. In this six-week online course, you will develop a deeper understanding of interaction design principles, laws, and frameworks, which will serve as vital tools in your future design projects. You will learn how to effectively apply these principles, along with modern design patterns and tools, to create compelling interfaces. The course will focus primarily on web and mobile interfaces but will also include discussions on applicable emerging technologies. By the end of the course, you will become more proficient in all aspects of the prototyping process and learn rapid ideation methods to solve user problems and bring your ideas to life. After the course, you will be able to use design processes and frameworks to effectively frame problems, ideate solutions, and create functional and usable prototypes. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. Apply principles, laws and frameworks for interaction design to increase usability, efficiency and emotional gratification Learn to generate solutions by leveraging rapid ideation and workshop methodologies Solve common design problems by leveraging established design patterns and tools, to create usable and compelling interfaces Present ideas and concepts through sketches, wireframes and prototypes Incorporate usability best practices for a better desktop/mobile user experience Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Principles, Laws & Framework Rapid Ideation & Sketching Collecting & Incorporating Design Feedback Problem Solving with Design Patterns Wireframing & Interactive Prototyping with Design Tools