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Non-Credit Programs
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Liberal Studies
94.6 Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies programming at the Faculty of Extension promotes social and individual enrichment through cultural awareness and appreciation with an emphasis on developing critical thinking, creativity and communication. Courses in the visual arts, humanities and social sciences are offered in formats that integrate cultural and contemporary societal issues and give context and meaning to the world around us. While the objective of a single course might be to teach a specific discipline or skill, ultimately our goal is simply to encourage learners to nurture their own curiosity. For more information, visit our website at www.extension.ualberta.ca/liberalstudies, e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492.3093 or (780) 492.3034.
94.6.1 Fine Arts
The Fine Arts Certificate program is an entry-level program that provides instruction in the techniques and skills of drawing, painting and design. These techniques and skills can be used with the learner’s own creative process to refine powers of visual discrimination, gain an understanding of contemporary art and its relationship to society, and enhance creative thinking and an individual mode of expression. The program offers studio instruction with professional artists who also provide critiques and help in building a portfolio reflective of the learner’s artistic vision and mastery. Courses in the Fine Arts program can be taken towards a Fine Arts Certificate or for general interest. For more information, visit our website at www.extension.ualberta.ca/liberalstudies, e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492.3034.
94.6.2 Languages
The Language Program offers courses in Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Classes emphasize the development of language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Courses in Spanish can be taken towards a Spanish Language Certificate or for general interest. For more information visit our website at www.extension.ualberta.ca/liberalstudies, e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492.3034
94.6.3 Music, Arts and Humanities
General interest courses in the Arts and Humanities develop critical and creative faculties to achieve a greater understanding of the world. Courses vary each term and include subjects such as music, film, media studies, psychology, sociology, history, politics, literature and religion. For more information, visit our website at www.extension.ualberta.ca/liberalstudies, e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492.3034.
94.6.4 Residential Interiors
This unique program offers a university level certificate in the art and design of interior decorating. Using the principles of the related areas of fine arts, architecture and business, the Residential Interiors Certificate program is a comprehensive study of residential interior fundamentals and application. For more information, visit our website at www.extension.ualberta.ca/liberalstudies, e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492.3034.
94.6.5 Writing and Editing
The Liberal Studies Writing and Editing program offers non-credit courses and workshops dealing with the basics of writing creative writing (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, writing for electronic media, technical and professional writing, editing and publishing. These courses are of interest to those who have chosen writing as a career, write primarily for personal expression and satisfaction, or would like to improve their writing for business or academic purposes. An online course is offered, providing the opportunity to learn skills and improve the quality of one’s writing from home. Our unique Women’s Writing Week is held each June. For more information visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/liberalstudies, e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492.3034.
94.6.6 Older Adults
The Spring Term for Older Adults program is offered cooperatively by the Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association (ELLA) and the Faculty of Extension. The program is offered for three weeks in May on the University of Alberta campus. Participants choose from more than 20 non-credit courses in areas such as anthropology, history, philosophy, drawing and painting, psychology, music, literature and political science. To register for the program participants must be members in good standing of ELLA . For more information phone (780) 492.5055, visit our website at www.extension.ualberta.ca/ella, or e-mail liberalstudies@ualberta.ca
