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This course builds on the skills you acquired in Level I. Whether it's a business transaction or a personal matter where etiquette is vital, you will grow more confident in exchanges that involve basic requests or simple questions and answers. The course balances transliteration with reading and writing simple phrases in the Arabic script. We use multimedia exercises, pictures and real-life objects to help you ask simple questions in Modern Standard Arabic and understand the answers. To determine if Arabic (Modern Standard) Level II is the right fit for you, please take a moment to complete our Modern Standard Arabic Entry Level Self-Assessment. Describe routine life events concerning the family and nature. Read street signs, song titles, shop signs and labels. Write simple words and phrases.

If you've completed Level I or have equivalent language skills, this course continues your introduction to spoken and written Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Gain confidence speaking in practical, professional and classroom settings, learn more grammar and understand more about cultural etiquette. You'll feel more comfortable with numbers, measurements, specification, quantification, modification and prices. Handle more transactions, whether in restaurants or business meetings, and learn more about Chinese culture. Understand and use correct grammar, syntax and vocabulary in more complex everyday conversation. Learn more about the components of Chinese characters and their role in the characters' pronunciation and meaning.

If you've completed 0588 - Italian: Level I or have equivalent grammar and conversation skills, this course will build on that foundation. Through role-playing, simulations and other exercises you'll continue to build your essential vocabulary and your knowledge of structures, idioms and cultural etiquette. You'll be better able to take part in social events and discussions, asking and answering simple questions about immediate needs and familiar topics. You'll also develop language skills to enrich your travel or culinary studies. Understand and use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in simple everyday conversation.

If you've completed 1016 - Italian: Level II or have equivalent skills, this course will strengthen your foundation in grammar and conversation. You'll build your essential vocabulary and your knowledge of structures, idioms and cultural etiquette. Through role-playing and other exercises, learn how to handle short social exchanges, discuss your work and shop. You'll develop language skills to enrich travel in Italy, culinary studies, opera and other cultural appreciation. Use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in everyday situations. Adhere to the social and cultural etiquette of the language.

This intermediate Level III course is designed for those who have completed Turkish: Level I and Turkish: Level II or have equivalent language skills. You'll learn how to express yourself at a more complex and subtle level, continuing to understand more difficult grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions. With instructor assistance, participate in role-playing. By this course's end, you will be able to relate simple stories and discuss past and future events. Express original thought in Turkish using an expanded vocabulary while adhering to social and cultural etiquette in communications.

No prior knowledge is needed to join this class in Cantonese. It's the starting point for anyone who wants to speak the language. This course prepares you by grounding you in the sounds, tones, grammatical structures and idioms that you need to carry on very simple conversations. Classes help you learn to greet people and ask for and give basic information. Begin to use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in simple everyday conversation about yourself, your family and your immediate surroundings. Distinguish the tones of the Cantonese language.

This 10-week course is designed to help you express yourself clearly and accurately. With a focus on essential communication skills and grammatical accuracy, you’ll build a strong foundation for effective spoken English. Through engaging group discussions and interactive small group activities, you will refine your ability to articulate ideas more clearly. Constructive feedback from your peers and your instructor will help you enhance your speaking skills and communication strategies. This course gives you the tools and strategies to communicate effectively and ensure your message is understood.    Communicate effectively in everyday and professional situations Reduce grammatical errors that lead to misunderstandings Strengthen grammar skills as a foundation for effective spoken English Use strategies to deliver your message more clearly and accurately. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement in spoken English.  

Need to know how the strategic aspect of management information systems can maximize organizational capabilities and enable you to achieve your business goals? In this course, you’ll learn how management information systems are selected, designed, managed and monitored to facilitate the information required to run successful organizations. You will learn how you can use enterprise resource planning systems to eliminate the barrier of ineffective collaboration among functions and highlight the impact on organizational design and management. You’ll come away knowing more about the infrastructures and business processes of information technology and how to make effective decisions for your organization. Be familiar with the technical elements of information technology infrastructure including networks, databases, hardware and software and how companies put these elements to use Understand how companies strategically use information systems to gain advantage over competitors  Comprehend how MIS supports business activities that can reinforce an organization’s decision-making process Enhance IT competence through extensive knowledge of IT terminology and situations especially integrated information system Understand the impact of social networking and its innovations on the various functions of an organization Be knowledgeable of governance, managerial processes, risks, planning, systems development and how organizations address these topics  Demonstrate the implementation and management of an information system Identify issues related to ethics, information privacy and accessibility, including data and system security including privacy legislations

If you want to master writing copy that engages and sells, this course is for you. Taught by an experienced copywriter, this course combines instruction with real-world examples and practical exercises to show you how to write marketing materials that work. You'll learn elements of persuasion and tricks of the trade, so you can write winning websites, emails, ads, landing pages, direct mail and more. Learn to brainstorm, outline, summarize, and edit using generative AI tools, while applying critical thinking skills to fact-check, customize, and improve the AI writing outputs. This course takes the mystery out of crafting winning headlines, structuring and writing body copy, and composing motivating calls-to-action. You'll also receive constructive feedback on your assignments. Master the basics of writing marketing copy that motivates and persuades. Be able to plan a copywriting project and generate an abundance of good ideas and concepts. Know several practical techniques for writing winning headlines, body copy, and other text elements. Be able to skillfully write the most common types of copywriting projects: ads, emails, landing pages, direct mail, website pages, and more. While using AI tools (like ChatGPT, Jasper, and others) in your writing, develop your own unique voice.

Whatever job you have or aspire to, good presentation skills are a key to success. Mastering the art of presenting and communicating in a convincing, credible and persuasive manner is an asset that will be of benefit to you. This course prepares you to write and deliver effective speeches and presentations. You'll get important pointers on etiquette and body language and learn how to conquer any fears about addressing a large audience. You'll learn to structure, write and communicate a well-defined message that is impactful and dynamic, in addition to learning how to master the question and answer period. To present yourself and your ideas with polish, clarity and professionalism To deliver ideas in a variety of circumstances and settings The critical success factors of a presentation How to plan and structure your message Impromptu speaking To use voice, gesture and body language effectively How to use electronic media such as PowerPoint to enhance your presentation