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NCED 185 - Creating and Sustaining Effective Relationships in the Workplace
Explores the many facets of human behavior involved in establishing effective working relationships.
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NCED 186 - Ethics and Legal Issues in a Time of Change
Provides an overview of the primary ethical principles and legal concepts that guide difficult decisions and accountability. Explores and evaluates ethical problems in the workplace, and identifies challenges and the advantages of using the legal system to accomplish change.
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NCED 187 - Succeeding with Difficult Conversations
Discusses and practices real life techniques to engage in productive conversations with colleagues, supervisors, subordinates, and the public. Issues such as acceptable cubicle etiquette, workload imbalances, sharing sensitive information, and addressing inappropriate behaviors are some of the topics that will be explored.
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NCEN 004 - Transportation Proj Mgmt Inst
Transportation Proj Mgmt Inst
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NCEN 100 - Coal Combustion Residuals
Educates engineers and managers in the fossil fuel utility industry about boiler cleaning and material handling challenges associated with the use of various types & qualities of combustion residuals, including coal. Explores fundamentals of boiler cleaning and its effects on tube surfaces, boiler performance measurements, new technologies for material handling, federal environmental regulations, and principles of intelligent sootblowing.
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NCEN 101 - Back to Basics: Systems Thinking for Practitioners
Develops systems thinking skills in engineers and other technical professionals who design systems, solve problems, and/or develop new concepts for addressing client needs. Introduces the “systems approach” through a series of case studies, breakout group exercises, classroom discussions, and mini-lectures. Explores concepts of trade-studies and systems modeling as applied to problem solving.
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NCFA 100 - The Fundamentals of Music
Students learn the fundamentals of music, the relationship between the keyboard and the musical staff, the building of scales and chords, and how to construct pleasing melodies and put them into harmonies. Topics include: the keyboard, major scales, the development of inner rhythm, minor keys, intervals, triads, tone, reading music, melody and harmony, and music history and style.
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NCFA 101 - Introduction to Acting
Explores fundamental acting concepts, vocabulary, elements of the actor’s craft, and their application in performance.
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NCFA 102 - The Business of the Performing Arts
Provides insights and strategies to begin, grow, and maintain a career in the performing arts. Focuses on marketing techniques and timelines; creating effective marketing materials; finding unique niche markets; evaluating promotional packets; negotiation techniques; and how and when to work with professional talent agencies, management firms, publicists, and the media.
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NCFA 103 - Art of the Italian Renaissance
Explores Renaissance art works following a chronological sequence to present stylistic development and influences, while also acquiring the necessary tools to interpret these works in their original religious, political, and social contexts. Themes include: the artist and the workshop, tradition and imitation in art, the development of perspective, and artistic patronage.
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NCFA 104 - Understanding the Design of Interior Spaces
Explores issues related to interior and exterior spaces, including period and modern and residential and non-residential spaces. Students learn the language of architecture, the major components of spatial analysis, and the determinants that shape good design concepts.
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NCFA 105 - Roman Art and Architecture
Traces the development of Roman art and architecture from the Republican period to Constantine, with particular attention paid to the historical and cultural contexts in which this art was produced.
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NCFA 106 - The Mighty Beethoven: A Tour of the Monuments and the Man Who Created Them
Explores Beethoven’s life and several of his works, including the symphonies, quartets, and concertos of his ‘Heroic’ period, and the creations of his finale years (quartets, sonatas, and symphonic vocal works). Students also develop basic musical skills in perceiving meter, rhythmic and melodic flow, textural variety, and the element of musical structure.
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NCFA 107 - The Art of Watching Film
Explores the language of film and the tools and techniques that filmmakers use to create meaning in their work, including lighting, sound, symbolism, and perspective. Students ultimately learn how to read a film and gain the critical viewing skills to move beyond simply seeing a movie.
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NCFA 108 - A Brief History of Opera
A Brief History of Opera
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NCFA 109 - Early Christian & Byzantin Art
Early Christian & Byzantin Art
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NCFA 110 - Intro to Romantic Revolution
Intro to Romantic Revolution
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NCFA 111 - Intro to Western Art
Intro to Western Art
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NCFA 112 - Principles of Graphic Design
Principles of Graphic Design
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NCFA 113 - Western Art through the Middle Ages
Surveys the development of painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts, such as stained glass and illuminated manuscripts, from the Stone Age through the Gothic period. Provides a greater understanding of the place of art within history’s progression and teaches students how to describe and analyze art.
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NCFA 114 - Western Art from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century
Surveys the major periods of Western art from the twelfth through the twentieth century, including the Renaissance, Mannerism, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, and twentieth century art. Provides a greater understanding of the place of art within history’s progression and teaches students how to describe and analyze art.
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NCFA 115 - Early Southern Furniture and Material Culture
Studies the development of furniture in the Chesapeake area, the low country and the back country of the South, plus Southern fine art, folk art and objects d’art. Explores unique forms, styles and construction techniques. Includes a primer on the language of early furniture.
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NCFA 116 - The Miracles of Mozart
Studies selected monuments of Mozart’s creation through lecture, discussion, guided listening, and viewing of video performances. Explores the volume of his accomplishments and the depth and quality of his work. Includes a short review of basic musical concepts, such as tonality, meter, rhythm, texture, and structure.
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NCFA 117 - Creative Digital Photography
Helps amateur photographers master a digital camera and shoot professional-quality photos. Covers camera selection and operation; basic principles of digital capture; exposure control and options; image composition; digital workflow; and image enhancement and printing. Emphasizes landscape photography, as well as portraiture and candid situations.
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NCFA 118 - Inside the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
Provides an on-site introduction to the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) in Historic Old Salem, NC for an experience of the unique forms, proportions, wood choices, and techniques found in 17th, 18th, and early 19th century Southern furniture, paintings, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. Includes mini-lectures from Museum staff and discussion.
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NCFA 119 - Creating Photographic Stories
Explores how digital and film photographers can use the camera as a narrative tool and create stories with pictures. Emphasizes the art of timing and patience along with camera techniques for different types of photographic situations. Covers the editing process and publishing options. Reviews basic camera functions such as formats, resolution, and exposure.
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NCFA 120 - Understanding Color
Explores the properties of color and how color affects surroundings, emotions, other colors, and more. Includes discussion and in-class exercises on color mixing, the color wheel, how the eye sees color, color and the human response, complementary colors, tints, shades, saturation, tone, value, color schemes, color relativity, and color contrast.
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NCFA 121 - Early American Furniture
Provides skills and resources to identify, collect, and observe the unique details of the different periods of antique American furniture. Explores each of the five generations, Pilgrim, Queen Anne, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton, and their varying construction techniques.
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NCFA 122 - The Art of Collecting
Explores the art of collecting, the acquisition of core knowledge, and the use of research tools and appraisal sources. Uses hands-on examples of decorative arts and historic objects and the stories behind them to illustrate concepts of value.
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NCFA 123 - Traditional Music
Explores various forms and styles of traditional music, loosely defined as music handed down from generation to generation within a specific culture or location. Explores interactive workshops with accomplished master musicians, to attain an insider’s knowledge of and appreciation for traditional music.
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NCFA 124 - Inside an Auction House
Provides a private, on-site introduction to the inner workings of a major auction house and the organization of their multi-million dollar sales. Explores how to consign and buy, bidding techniques, and using both on-site and research sources to make smart choices. Includes interaction with auction department heads through mini-lectures, discussion, and a guided preview of auction items.
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NCFA 125 - The Art of Listening to Music
Enhances the experience of listening to music by developing perception and providing a deeper understanding of the way music is designed. Covers concepts of sound, texture, rhythm, melody, harmony, and how music is organized to create coherent structures and forms. Includes discussion on style and music history.
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NCFA 126 - The History of Film
Studies the development of the motion picture from its beginnings as a sideshow attraction at carnivals to a sophisticated art form in its own right. Traces its artistic growth through discussion and watching milestone films that advanced the medium both technically and artistically.
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NCFA 127 - The Art of Screenwriting
Explores the craft of screenwriting, including the components of a commercial script and the role of the screenplay in the final product of a film. Covers story and plot, structure and scene construction, character creation, exposition and dialogue, as well as how marketable story ideas are developed and pitched. Designed for both aspiring screenwriters and movie enthusiasts.
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NCFA 128 - Living With Antiques and Art
Examines how to successfully incorporate antiques and art into the home, including learning the specialized language, identifying reproductions and lesser quality items, restoration, maintenance, recording, insurance, decorating and placement, methods of increasing value, and planning for eventual disposal by inheritance, donation, or sale.
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NCFA 129 - Drawing Concepts and Practice
Examines basic concepts and practices for aspiring and practicing artists of all levels. Includes building form and volume, establishing a sense of light and space, creating surface texture, and developing unique style.
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NCFA 130 - Intermediate Digital Photography
Explores more advanced fundamentals of digital photographic workflow in a non-technical, hands-on format. Includes more complex operation of DSLR digital cameras, macro photography, portraiture, printing options, matting techniques, and critiquing one’s work.
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NCFA 131 - Music, Narrative, and the Dance
Examines how physical movement and musical gesture come together to enliven stories and stir emotion in ballets and modern dances for stage, film, and the musical theatre. Explores how great music has spurred the creative impulses of some of the most outstanding European and American choreographers.
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NCFA 132 - Introduction to Interior Design
Introduces students to the aesthetic and functional aspects of interior design. Discusses the integration of basic design principles and elements, architectural styles, furniture styles, textiles, light and color, paints and finishes, drafting, space planning, and furniture arrangement.
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NCFA 133 - Film Genres
Traces the history and development of film genres, such as musicals, westerns, horror films, and film noir by exploring the visual codes and signifiers that identify films as being a part of a particular genre. Explores the ways in which filmmakers have used genre conventions to support and challenge notions about film categorization.
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NCFA 134 - Collecting American Paintings
Explores the process of finding, authenticating, researching, valuing, acquiring, documenting, and conserving American paintings. Uses actual paintings as case studies and explores their particular circumstances as well as the type of style they represent, such as Impressionism, Representational, Surrealism, Folk, and more. Works to develop a connoisseur’s eye while also learning strategies for finding good values.
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NCFA 135 - Music’s Romantic Century
Explores the extensive diversity of musical styles and forms in the 19th century. Examines the orchestral repertory that includes symphonies by Brahms and Mahler; the new concept of program music by Berlioz, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, and Strauss; the operas of Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini; the songs of Schubert and Mahler; and the piano music of Chopin.
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NCFA 136 - Hands-On American Furniture
Explores the five generations of early American furniture including Pilgrim, Queen Anne, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton. Examines the unique construction techniques of fasteners, joinery, and surface dressing.
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NCFA 137 - The Great American Singers
Surveys the evolution of popular music in America with emphasis on the lives, times, and musical influences of great American singers such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, and Frank Sinatra. Includes discussion on the impact of culture and technology on musicians and the state of music today.
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NCFA 138 - The Films of Hitchcock
Explores the cinematic elements and directorial style of the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Focuses on the cultural legacy of Hitchcock’s films and their interpretations and expressions in contemporary film.
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NCFA 139 - Mozart Takes the Stage
Examines Mozart’s magnificent musical dramas. Explores Mozart’s world, his family, personality, character, and the circumstances leading to the creation of his stage works for Munich, Vienna, and Prague.
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NCFA 140 - Make ‘Em Laugh: Comedy in the Movies
Examines the comedy genre and how it has changed historically, both reflecting and reacting to the values of the culture that have created it. Discusses films of Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, Howard Hawks, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, and the Cohen Brothers.
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NCFA 141 - Advanced Landscape and Nature Photography
Explores advanced concepts in DSLR digital photography in a non-technical, hands-on format with particular focus on landscape and nature photography. Builds upon skills acquired in introductory and intermediate level digital photography courses.
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NCFA 142 - From Ragtime to Rock & Roll: The Roots of American Music
Explores the evolution of popular music in America from its roots in Africa and Europe in the 1700s through the 21st century. Examines European and American folk music, work songs and spirituals, blues, jazz, country, rock and roll, rap and other genres to determine how they relate to each other and how the culture of the times influenced their development.
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NCFA 143 - Intermediate Drawing
Explores mechanical, cerebral, and aesthetic processes for creating two-dimensional art. Builds upon basic drawing skills and concepts. Includes the following topics: elements of composition, selection of subject matter, and the use of color, temperatures, tones, and shadows.
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NCFA 144 - Masterworks of Symphonic Choral Music
Examines monumental compositions for chorus and solo voices with orchestra, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Verdi, and more. Students listen to extensive passages from several works and study some performances on film. Includes basic information about music’s forms and designs and explores the special dimensions that music gives to narrative.
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NCFA 145 - Antiques: The Collector’s Eye
Explores how to successfully identify and acquire antique treasures, often at reasonable prices, by learning about the basic constructs of curiosity and the collector’s eye. Discusses how to gain core knowledge of antique collectibles, conduct research, and use appraisal sources. Includes the following topics: auctions and estate sales, folk art, historic documents, objects d’art and more.
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NCFA 146 - Buying at Auction: The Art of the Sale
Explores the complete auction process from selling to buying. Surveys the history of auctions, role of a vendue master, the ploy of the reserve, bidding strategies and techniques, and the art of stealing the deal. Discusses the importance of condition, the impact of supply and demand on pricing, finding treasures at bargain prices, and strategies for enhancing the value of previous purchases through the auction process.
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NCFA 147 - Secrets of Montpelier: Advanced Digital Photography
Explores advanced concepts in DSLR digital photography and then puts them into practice in a series of field trips to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison. Designed for experienced digital single lens reflex photographers who wish to photographically interpret facts or impressions about Madison and his home. Includes guided tours and lectures by Montpelier staff.
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NCFA 148 - Lightroom: A Tool to Organize, Edit & Share Your Digital Photography
Explores the fundamentals of digital photographic workflow using Adobe Lightroom in a non-technical, hands-on format. Introduces plug-in applications that can make editing fun and easy. Shooting assignments provide opportunity to apply concepts to student’s own work.
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NCFA 149 - Explorations in Documentary Filmmaking
Explores elements of documentary filmmaking including historical context, technical production, styles of storytelling, financial, promotional and distribution considerations through the examination of pivotal films and filmmakers.
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NCFA 150 - Film Preservation in Action
Examines work done in the field of historic film preservation by looking at films on the National Film Registry and work being done by the Library of Congress at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center. Focuses on films undergoing restoration and explores how films are chosen, technical aspects of film conservation, as well as analysis and discussion of films.
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NCFA 151 - Creative Renewal: Exploring Art-Making as a Path to Wellness
Introduces the interdisciplinary field of Expressive Arts, which focuses on using multiple art modalities for individual and community transformation, healing, and wellness. Integrates visual art-making, writing, music, and somatic awareness to provide opportunities for reflection, inquiry, and enhanced creativity. Examines how contemplative, artful practices can promote mindful living and stress reduction.
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NCFA 152 - Advanced Digital Photography: Discoveries of James Monroe’s Highland
Explores advanced concepts in DSLR digital photography then puts them into practice in a series of visits to Ash Lawn-Highland, the home of President James Monroe. Designed for experienced digital photographers who wish to photographically interpret the history or impressions of Monroe and his home. Includes guided tours and lectures by Ash Lawn-Highland staff.
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NCFL 100 - Introduction to French Language
Explores the basic elements of conversational French by addressing fundamental vocabulary and the foundations of grammar. Objectives include developing basic oral expression, listening comprehension, and elementary reading and writing skills.
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NCFL 101 - All Aboard Spain
Explores the language and culture of Spain with particular emphasis on peninsular Spanish, while cultural differences and language idiosyncrasies of the different countries are also addressed. Exposes students to basic elements, essential expressions, and social etiquette, rather than formal grammar study.
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NCFL 102 - Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
Explores the basic elements of conversational Japanese language to gain an understanding of Japanese culture and customs. Includes vocabulary, basic grammatical rules, pronunciation, and speaking in Japanese. Introduces Japanese characters for writing and reading.
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NCFL 103 - Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
Explores the basic elements of conversational Chinese and Chinese cultural traditions. Language topics include basic pronunciation rules, useful phrases, how to ask questions, numbers, time, and asking for directions. Cultural topics include Chinese people and geography, calligraphy, festivals, food, literature, and poetry.
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NCFL 104 - Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese Language and Culture
Explores the Brazilian Portuguese language and culture. Students learn basic grammar and engage in simple conversations of varying formalities. Reviews Brazilian music, culture, art, and film.
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NCFL 105 - Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture II
Enhances Chinese language skills by learning how to function effectively in various social settings. Attention is paid to developing communicative skills through speaking and writing. Explores ancient and modern cultural traditions by practicing Chinese calligraphy, reading translated chapters of classic Chinese novels, and watching and discussing documentary films.
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NCFL 106 - Introduction to Italian Language III
Explores Italian language skills with a focus on communicative expression in order to expand vocabulary and develop fluency and self-expression. Grammatical structures include the future tense, the imperfect past tense, and the conditional tense. Includes language learning videos, films, and music to facilitate learning.
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NCFL 107 - All Aboard Italy
Combines the study of Italian language fundamentals and Italian culture. Reviews essential vocabulary and expressions, such as what to say when meeting and greeting Italians, ordering coffee, dining, shopping, and touring in Italy.
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NCFL 108 - Introduction to Italian Language II
Enhances Italian vocabulary and grammar by fine-tuning listening and conversation skills, and further exploring Italian culture.
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NCFL 109 - Chinese Calligraphy
Emphasizes the practice of calligraphy and combines the study of culture and language with an appreciation of Chinese civilization. Students learn the basic elements of concentration, brush holding, paper and ink, and writing.
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NCFL 110 - Introduction to Spanish Language
Introduces the basic elements of the Spanish language with a focus on the present tense. Topics include sentence structure, the agreement of gender and number, the three verb conjugations, and idiomatic expressions useful for work, relationships, and travel. Provides opportunities to begin practicing basic conversational skills.
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NCFL 111 - Beyond Basic Spanish
Reviews introductory Spanish language concepts and progresses to constructing more complex sentences using past tenses. Supports concepts through vocabulary and in-class conversations that focus on everyday activities.
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NCFL 112 - All Aboard Germany
Explores essential vocabulary and expressions in German language and culture, with a special emphasis on cross-cultural contexts, providing the conversation skills necessary for meeting and greeting, dining, and the etiquette of visiting and receiving guests. Reviews authentic conversational dialogue and explores German culture and civilization.
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NCFL 113 - Introduction to German Language
Reviews proper pronunciation and basic grammar, and the conversational skills necessary to effectively communicate in German. Focuses on the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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NCFL 114 - Introduction to Italian Language
Explores the basic elements of conversational Italian, greetings, spelling, numbers, and how to use cognates and associations to easily expand vocabulary. Reviews how to tell time and ask questions, as well as talk about personal characteristics, family situations, city sites, and the weather. Incorporates Italian culture and current events.
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NCFL 115 - Italian Conversation
Explores short stories, literature, articles, Italian film, and music. Encourages class dialogue, discussion, and performance/role-playing.
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NCFL 116 - All Aboard France
Reviews French culture and customs, while also achieving a level of comfort in hearing and speaking French. Explore a variety of travel situations one might encounter in France.
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NCFL 117 - French Conversation
Enhances students’ command of present-day spoken French by focusing on language development in a Francophone cultural context. Explores cultural paradoxes to gain an appreciation of the social, cultural, and political similarities and differences between Francophone countries and the United States.
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NCFL 118 - Keeping Up Your Spanish: Intermediate Conversation
Provides reinforcement and continued development of communication skills for those with a knowledge of the basic structure of the Spanish language. Improves fluency through conversations that focus on discussions of outside readings and videos depicting aspects of Spanish culture. Reviews key grammar points, as needed. Class materials vary each semester to provide on-going opportunities to strengthen conversational skills over time.
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NCFL 119 - Intro French Language II
Intro French Language II
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NCFL 120 - Intermediate Italian Conversation
Provides reinforcement and continued development of Italian communication skills for those who have an understanding of the basic structure of the language. Reviews key points of grammar, conversational skills, vocabulary, and Italian culture.
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NCFL 121 - Intermediate French Conversation
Provides reinforcement and continued development of French communication skills for those who have an understanding of the basic structure of the language. Reviews key points of grammar, conversational skills, vocabulary, and French culture.
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NCFL 122 - Introduction to Russian Language and Culture
Explores the basic elements of conversational Russian and Russian culture. Introduces the Russian alphabet and grammatical structures, basic vocabulary, and useful phrases. Explores Russian names, customs, festivities, currency, geography, and traveling in Russia.
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NCFL 123 - History of Chinese Calligraphy
Provides a brief survey of the history of Chinese calligraphy as both the basis of literacy and writing as well as a foundation for the development of many forms of Chinese art. Class sessions combine lecture with hands-on introduction of writing characters with a brush and ink.
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NCHP 110 - Management Strategies for Functional Impairments in Children
Provides a comprehensive update on treatments available to enhance motor function and ease disability in patients with neuromuscular conditions.
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NCHP 111 - Pre-Med Scholars Institute
Examines the structure and function of the health care system in the United States, and familiarizes students with the medical school admissions process. Covers the history and current status of the health care education and delivery systems, and examines the challenges that face providers, patients, and policy makers.
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NCIS 100 - Poplar Forest Archaeological Field School
Provides a foundation in current methods and theories of historical archaeology. Offers a solid introduction to the practical skills of site survey, excavation, recording, and laboratory procedures. Examines the ongoing interpretation of archaeology to the public. Fieldwork is at Poplar Forest.
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NCLE 100 - Autobiographical Writing
Explores how to capture experiences and bring them to fuller expression. Reviews life writing as a practicable goal and as a vehicle for discovery and enrichment. Topics include the basic questions in writing, using memory pegs, practicing being there, combing the past via subject hooks, cultivating our authentic voice, and considering going public.
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NCLE 101 - Introduction to Screenwriting
Explores fundamentals necessary to write a commercial screenplay, such as identifying marketable story ideas, structuring a professionally written script, and various business elements needed for marketing. Topics include: story and plot, structure and scene construction, characters, dialogue, and insights into the industry.
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NCLE 102 - Short Story Writing
Guides students through short fiction works in order to explore key questions of process and technique, such as: How much plot does a short story need? Which details are the right details? What is great dialogue? How does one begin to revise? Students also learn necessary information for how to submit a short story for publication.
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NCLE 103 - Writing for Children
Reviews the basic components of children’s books with a focus on picture books, as well as easy readers, chapter books, and middle-grade and young adult novels. Explores writing poetry for children, as well as writing fiction and nonfiction for children’s magazines.
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NCLE 104 - Journeys and Memoirs About Places
Explores what defines a place; the art of seeing, sensing and writing about places; and environments and social habits from a variety of perspectives. Techniques include the use of descriptive details, painting a vivid atmosphere with words, and bringing significant people, neighborhoods, and communities to life.
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NCLE 105 - Essay and Memoir
Provides an overview of contemporary nonfiction as well as a focus on essays submitted by students to further one’s conception, creation, and revision. Explores the tradition and audience of personal essay, memoir, and opinion/analysis. Additional topics include the submission process for journals and book presses, professionalism, the Web, and ways to a writer’s best outlet.
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NCLE 106 - Creative Nonfiction
Analyzes different sub-genres, including journalism and memoir, as well as rhetorical work (op-eds), and feature writing (personal profiles, topical coverage). Students also peer-review non-fiction works.
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NCLE 107 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Explores the basic elements and techniques of creative writing (both fiction and nonfiction), such as style and plot; how to develop vivid characters and settings; the pros and cons of writing in the various points of view; how to write dialogue; and the use of metaphor.
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NCLE 108 - The Nature of the Hero and How to Create One
Students gain a deeper understanding of how stories are told, and how to create and shape moving stories using elements of dramatic writing such as plot, point of view, discovery of theme, recognition and reversal, and writing in scene. Examines classic books and movies, and explores Hollywood secrets for creating likable heroes.
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NCLE 109 - Fiction Writing
Students read stories by past and contemporary authors and by peers with the goal of sharpening reading, writing, and editing skills. Students also learn to generate stories, and to effectively critique and revise works throughout the process.
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NCLE 110 - Shakespeare Seminar
Explores Shakespeare by working directly with actors and directors, attending and critiquing performances, and engaging in class discussions.
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NCLE 111 - Fiction Writing Workshop
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NCLE 112 - Writing for Awareness
Focuses on writing as a tool for greater awareness in everyday life. Sharpens observational skills while learning to capture details of the environment in prose. Explores travel writing, interviews, and personal essays.
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NCLE 113 - Explorations in Philosophy
Focuses on the philosophical exploration of issues including the concept of self, personal identity, free will and determinism, ethics, moral and political philosophy, and global justice. Explores how philosophical methods helps one approach life’s big questions and better understand answers to them.
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