Online and Remote Learning

This course is designed for learners who have no prior learning experience of the Korean language. The main focus for this course is to build a strong foundation of the Korean language and culture by integrating listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.  This course aims to provide practical knowledge that learners can apply to their everyday lives.  It will help learners with the Korean alphabet and the ability to read and write simple words and sentences.  Learners will develop a basic vocabulary and learn how to apply basic grammar so they can communicate effectively in common situations.  Lastly, learners will be introduced to simple applications of the Korean language within the context of Korean culture and etiquette. Learn to write and pronounce Hangul, the ingenious Korean alphabet. Use appropriate greetings. Request and give information. Express some likes and dislikes. Give opinions and relate present events at a basic level.

This course is for you if you’ve completed the SCS Korean: Level II or have equivalent language skills that include basic grammar and conversation. This course is designed for elementary-level learners (between A1 and A2 on the CEFR grid). Learn more complex sentence structures and become conversational in Korean.  By the end of the course you'll be able to give a proper response to common life scenarios, converse in a culturally appropriate manner, and describe people.   Enter into a spontaneous conversation on topics that are familiar to you. Write a simple text on topics that interest you. Find specific and predictable information in simple everyday written material.

This course builds on the skills you acquired in Levels I and II. It's for you if you are ready to increase your vocabulary and the complexity of your grammar. You'll learn how to narrate a simple story in Modern Standard Arabic and how to describe your travels, take part in financial transactions and place complex telephone calls. Transliteration is used minimally in this course: you are encouraged to read and write in Arabic. To determine if Arabic (Modern Standard) Level III is the right fit for you, please take a moment to complete our Modern Standard Arabic Entry Level Self-Assessment. Narrate simple personal stories in Modern Standard Arabic. Participate in real-life situations. Enrich your reading and writing skills.

If you've completed 0587 - German: Level I or have the equivalent skills, this course builds on those basics. You'll learn how to express more complex and subtle thoughts using more difficult grammar and idioms. Guided by your instructor, you'll be able to participate in social events at a basic level, giving simple instructions and directions and describing people and places in a simple way. Gain deeper exposure to German culture through the language. Expand your German vocabulary. Learn more complex grammatical structures. Express simple original thoughts. Understand the social and cultural etiquette of German conversation.

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.

Improve your professional speaking skills – and your chances of success in the workplace – with this 10-week course. You’ll develop and practise business presentation skills so you can contribute more at meetings, conferences, networking sessions and other corporate events. You’ll build greater confidence through individual work, group interaction and feedback from your peers and instructor. You’ll learn to express yourself more clearly and concisely whether speaking in impromptu situations or making well-planned presentations. Expect about three hours of homework a week. Speak with increased confidence in all professional settings. Participate more in business meetings and other events. Draw notice with more effective presentations. Build confidence, networking abilities and business relationships. Express yourself more clearly and concisely.

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