ARABIC and to strengthen your language structure Textbook: Course manual will be provided skills. Special attention will also be given to (required). reading comprehension. Instructor: Joanna Schaller (MA [pedagogy]) Arabic: Introductory Textbook: Colloquial Dutch: A Complete Language Course, 2016 edition, by Bruce Delivery style: Online Hybrid This course is a very basic introduction to the Donaldson (required) Arabic language. You will learn “survival” words Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 to Dec. 1 and phrases, as well as how to read and write both words and practical sentences in the Arabic Instructor: TBD Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm alphabet. Note: We recommend that you bring a recording device to class. Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Delivery style: Online Hybrid Duration: 10 sessions Instructor: Nooshafarin (Nooshi) Saberi Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 (includes required manual) Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Code: ASLA216 2021F D11 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Delivery style: Face to Face Duration: 10 sessions Date: Saturdays, Sept. 25 to Nov. 27 German: Intermediate # Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Time: 2 to 4 pm If you have previously studied German or Code: ASLA337 2021F D11 have completed German: Beginner and Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 would like to refresh your knowledge at an intermediate level, this course is ideal for you. Duration: 10 sessions This course will strengthen your foundation in grammar, enrich your vocabulary, and Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST GERMAN improve your conversational skills and listening comprehension. Lessons are enhanced by fun Code: ASDLAU09T8 2C0H21F D11 German: Introductory # videos and fascinating cultural facts. Dutch: Introductory # Students do not need any previous knowledge We encourage students to participate in our of German to take this course, just a love of the language courses more than one time in order to Did you know that Dutch is not spoken just in language. This course will help you develop truly learn the material taught in only 10 lessons. the Netherlands? It is actually the most spoken your basic German language skills and build It also gives you additional exposure to varying language in Belgium and the official language of up confidence when communicating in the activities within each topic. Suriname. In addition, a modified form of Dutch is language. You will also gain a solid foundation of one of the official languages in South Africa. This German grammar. introductory conversation course will familiarize you with the pronunciation of Dutch and will Textbook: Course manual will be provided Textbook: Course manual will be provided introduce basic vocabulary and grammar. The (required) (required) emphasis will be on understanding the spoken language and simple texts, as well as engaging in Instructor: Joanna Schaller (MA [pedagogy]) Instructor: Joanna Schaller (MA [pedagogy]) basic conversation in Dutch. Delivery style: Online Hybrid Delivery style: Online Hybrid Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 Date: Thursdays, Sept. 30 to Dec. 9 Textbook: Colloquial Dutch: A Complete Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm (no class Nov. 11) Language Course, 2016 edition, by Bruce Donaldson (required) Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Duration: 10 sessions Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Instructor: TBD Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 Duration: 10 sessions (includes required manual) Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 Delivery style: Online Hybrid Code: ASLA016 2021F D11 (includes required manual) Date: Thursdays, Sept. 30 to Dec. 9 Code: ASLA316 2021F D11 (no class Nov. 11) German: Beginner # Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm If you have completed German: Introductory or have equivalent grammar and conversation Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 skills, this course will build on that foundation. Through role-playing, simulations and other Duration: 10 sessions exercises, you’ll continue to build your essential vocabulary and your knowledge of structures, Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST idioms and cultural etiquette. Code: ASLA037 2021F D11 We encourage students to participate in our language courses more than one time in order Dutch: Intermediate # to truly learn the material taught over 10 lessons. It also gives you additional exposure to varying This intermediate course is designed for those activities within each topic. who have some basic knowledge of Dutch. Whether you have completed Dutch: Beginner or have an equivalent knowledge level, this course is for you! The focus of this course is to help you become comfortable communicating in Dutch, to continue to enrich your vocabulary, continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 51
ITALIAN Italian: Intermediate # Instructor: Nozomi Franco Cea Italian: Introductory # This intermediate course is intended for those Delivery style: Online Hybrid who have completed Italian: Beginner or who feel If you have no previous knowledge of Italian and confident with the basics and wish to explore Date: Mondays, Sept. 27 to Dec. 6 want to learn basic conversation, reading and the language further. You will advance your writing skills, this course is for you. You will learn conversation skills and further develop your (no class Oct. 11) about Italian language and culture through short listening and reading comprehension skills while lectures and videos, and you will speak Italian in continuing to learn about various cultural topics. Time: 6 to 8 pm every class, preparing you for conversations and travel experiences in Italian. Instructor: Estelle Kurier Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Duration: 10 sessions Delivery style: Online Hybrid Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 (includes required manual) Date: Fridays, Oct. 1 to Dec. 3 Code: ASLA208 2021F D11 Instructor: Estelle Kurier Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm Delivery style: Online Hybrid Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Japanese: Intermediate # Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 Duration: 10 sessions If you have completed Japanese: Beginner or who have strong knowledge of the language with Time: 6 to 8 pm Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST recognition of “hiragana” and “katakana” letters, this course is for you. Japanese: Intermediate Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Code: ASLA349 2021F D01 further develops grammatical and conversation skills, while allowing you to further explore Duration: 10 sessions prominent aspects of Japanese culture. Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Japanese: IntJroAdPuAcNtoErySE Code: ASLA049 2021F D11 Italian: Beginner # Japanese: Introductory # Textbook: Course manual will be provided (required) This beginner course is intended for those Whether you are hosting a Japanese visitor or who have completed Italian: Introductory or planning a trip to Japan, let’s learn to speak Instructor: TBD who already have some basic skills. Videos and Japanese! This course is designed for those who cultural discussions will enhance your learning have no previous knowledge of Japanese and Delivery style: Online Hybrid and strengthen your basic knowledge in a fun are eager to take up a new challenge. In addition and interactive atmosphere. to learning “survival” words and phrases, you’ll Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 to Dec. 1 be introduced to the “hiragana” and “katakana” characters, as well as the basics of Japanese Time: 6 to 8 pm grammar. You’ll also focus on developing practical conversation skills and will be Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 introduced to cultural aspects of life in Japan. Instructor: Estelle Kurier Duration: 10 sessions Delivery style: Online Hybrid Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 (includes required manual) Date: Thursdays, Sept. 30 to Dec. 9 Code: ASLA308 2021F D11 (no class Nov. 11) Textbook: Course manual will be provided (required) Time: 6 to 8 pm Japanese: Advanced # Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Instructor: Nozomi Franco Cea This course is designed for those who have completed Japanese: Intermediate or who Duration: 10 sessions Delivery style: Online Hybrid have a high-intermediate knowledge of the language. It will further develop your speaking, Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 listening and reading skills. Hiragana and katakana characters will be used in the class to Code: ASLA249 2021F D11 Time: 6 to 8 pm strengthen your writing. Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Textbook: Marugoto: Pre-Intermediate A2/B1, by Japan Foundation (required) Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 (includes required manual) Code: ASLA008 2021F D11 Japanese: Beginner # Instructor: Keiko Tachibana (BA [linguistics]) This course is designed for those who have Delivery style: Online Hybrid completed Japanese: Introductory or who have some prior knowledge of the language. You will Date: Thursdays, Sept. 30 to Dec. 9 gain proficiency in the understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Japanese in practical (no class Nov. 11) situations. You will also learn more about Japan’s culture and people. Time: 6 to 8 pm Textbook: Course manual will be provided Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 (required) Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Code: ASLA408 2021F D11 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL ( Part of program # Online 52
KOREAN Korean: Intermediate # Mandarin: Beginner # Korean: Introductory # This course is for those who have already If you already have a basic knowledge of completed Korean: Beginner, or who have Mandarin tones and “survival” Mandarin, this Have you been interested in learning about some basic communication skills, vocabulary course will help you master simple sentences for “한류” (Hallyu or the Korean Wave)? If you’re and sentence patterns. In this course, you will easy conversations. Connected to the reality of interested in learning about the Korean language deepen your understanding of basic grammar daily life, you will learn basic Chinese characters and culture, you’ll love this course. Here, you’ll and sentence construction, and expand your useful for email or WeChat messages. learn to read and write “Hangul”, the Korean vocabulary to be able to: make inquiries about alphabet, “survival” words, and daily expressions public transportation, make reservations for Textbook: Living Language Chinese – Complete in modern Korean culture. By the end of the hotels or restaurants, and more. You will also Edition, by Erin Quirk and Tanying Dong, from course, you will be able to carry on basic broaden your understanding of Korean modern Living Language (required) conversations on topics such as dining out pop culture. and shopping. Instructor: Dawn Yuan Textbook: Active Korean 2, by Language Textbook: Active Korean 1, by Language Education Institute – Seoul National University, Delivery style: Online Hybrid Education Institute – Seoul National University, from Two Ponds Publishing (required); from Moonjinmedia Publishing (required); Active Korean 2 Workbook, by Moonjinmedia Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 Active Korean 1 Workbook, by Two Ponds Publishing (optional) Publishing (optional) Time: 7 to 9 pm Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Instructor: Jaerang Lee Duration: 10 sessions Instructor: Jaerang Lee Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Delivery style: Online Hybrid Code: ASLA213 2021F D11 Delivery style: Online Hybrid Date: Thursdays, Sept. 30 to Dec. 9 Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 (no class Nov. 11) Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Duration: 10 sessions Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Code: ASLA009 2021F D11 Code: ASLA309 2021F D11 Korean: Beginner # MANDARIN This fun and interactive course is a continuation Mandarin: Introductory # Delivery style definitions of Korean: Introductory. It is also designed for people with some written and oral This course is a very basic introduction to the Online Asynchronous – When learning communication skills in the Korean language. Mandarin language. You will learn “survival” does not occur in the same place or at At the end of the course, students will be able words and phrases, and receive ear training for the same time. It uses resources that to communicate a bit more fluently in Korean Mandarin tones to become aware of how the facilitate information sharing outside in daily life. For example, they will be able to set meaning of words change in Mandarin. the constraints of time and place up their own appointments, ask for and follow among a network of people. directions, and make a phone call in Korean! Textbook: Practice Makes Perfect: Interactive Online Synchronous – When a group of Finally, students will also be able to enjoy Korean Beginning Chinese, by Live ABC, from McGraw-Hill students are engaging in learning at the modern pop culture. (required) same time, at a specific time. Online Hybrid – A combination of Textbook: Active Korean 1, by Language Instructor: Dawn Yuan synchronous and asynchronous learning. Education Institute – Seoul National University, Face to Face – When learning occurs in from Moonjinmedia Publishing (required); Delivery style: Online Hybrid person, at a physical location. Active Korean 1 Workbook, by Two Ponds Blended – A combination of face to face Publishing (optional) and any type of online delivery style. Instructor: Jaerang Lee Date: Mondays, Sept. 27 to Dec. 6 Delivery style: Online Hybrid (no class Oct. 11) Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 to Dec. 1 Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Duration: 10 sessions Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Code: ASLA013 2021F D11 Code: ASLA209 2021F D11 continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 53
Mandarin: Intermediate # Russian: Beginner # SPANISH This course is for those who have already This course is intended for students who Spanish: Introductory # completed Mandarin: Beginner (or the have completed Russian: Introductory or the equivalent). Here, you’ll take your basic equivalent. This introduction to Spanish is designed for knowledge of Chinese characters and developed those who have no previous knowledge of tone recognition and expand your ability to Russian: Beginner will help you to build the language. Here, you will acquire basic build longer sentences, while continuing to your confidence in your Russian language pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, as learn about the culture through Chinese songs, communication skills using a variety of real-life well as conversation skills through practice in poems, movies, and other art forms. scenarios (asking for directions, occupation, pairs and small groups. Videos and audiovisual hobbies, small talk). You’ll also cover more materials will enrich the content of your classes Textbook: Living Language Chinese – Complete complex aspects of Russian grammar and syntax, and teach important aspects of culture. Edition, by Erin Quirk and Tanying Dong, from and you’ll use online resources to further enrich Living Language (required) your learning. Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, by Barbara Bregstein with McGraw-Hill (required) Instructor: Dawn Yuan In this interactive course, students will have access to free online course materials and other Delivery style: Online Hybrid various resources related to Russian culture. Instructor: TBD Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 to Dec. 1 Time: 7 to 9 pm Textbook: Course manual will be provided Delivery style: Face to Face (required) Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Date: Mondays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 29 Duration: 10 sessions Instructor: Galina Sanaeva (PhD) (no class Oct. 11) Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Time: 7 to 9 pm Code: ASLA313 2021F D11 Delivery style: Online Hybrid Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 Duration: 10 sessions Time: 6 to 8 pm Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST RUSSIAN Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Code: ASLA025 2021F C11 Duration: 10 sessions Russian: Introductory # Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 Instructor: Alicia Brown (BA) (includes required manual) This interactive course will help you to learn simple introductory concepts of Russian Code: ASLA204 2021F D11 Delivery style: Online Hybrid vocabulary and grammar, as well as how to make full sentences. You will actively learn basic level Date: Mondays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 29 Russian through four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through a communicative Russian: Intermediate # (no class Oct. 11) approach, you will learn many historical facts about Russia and its culture, as you watch videos In this intermediate course, you will strengthen Time: 7 to 9 pm and participate in classroom activities. your conversation skills and expand your understanding of Russian grammar, We will Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 also take advantage of online, audio and video materials to further optimize your learning. Duration: 10 sessions Participants are expected to have some proficiency in Russian or to have completed Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Russian: Beginner (or the equivalent). Code: ASLA025 2021F D11 Textbook: Course manual will be provided Textbook: Course manual will be provided (required) Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens (required) Instructor: Galina Sanaeva (PhD) Delivery style: Online Hybrid Delivery style: Online Hybrid Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 21 to Nov. 23 Date: Mondays, Sept. 27 to Dec. 6 Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am (no class Oct. 11) Instructor: Galina Sanaeva (PhD) Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Time: 6 to 8 pm Duration: 10 sessions Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Delivery style: Online Hybrid Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Duration: 10 sessions Date: Thursdays, Sept. 30 to Dec. 9 Code: ASLA025 2021F D01 Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 (no class Nov. 11) (includes required manual) Time: 6 to 8 pm Code: ASLA004 2021F D11 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $247 plus $12.35 GST $1.25 (includes required manual) Code: ASLA304 2021F D11 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL ( Part of program # Online 54
Spanish: Beginner # Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens This course is for those who have completed Delivery style: Online Hybrid Spanish: Introductory, or have a basic knowledge of the language and wish to improve their Date: Thursdays, Sept. 23 to Dec. 2 written and speaking skills. This course gives you the opportunity to participate in class (no class Nov. 11) and strengthen your oral skills in a friendly atmosphere. Essential grammar points will also Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am be covered. Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, by Barbara Bregstein with McGraw-Hill (required) Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Code: ASLA325 2021F D01 Instructor: TBD Instructor: TBD Delivery style: Online Hybrid Date: Thursdays, Sept. 23 to Dec. 2 Delivery style: Face to Face (no class Nov. 11) Time: 7 to 9 pm Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Duration: 10 sessions Time: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Code: ASLA325 2021F D11 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Code: ASLA225 2021F C11 Spanish: Advanced # Travel tToouurrss Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens This advanced conversation class is intended for Duuee ttoo tthheeCCOOVVIDID--1199 those who have completed Spanish: Intermediate paannddeemmiicc,,wweewweerree Delivery style: Online Hybrid or have a high intermediate to advanced level. foorrcceeddttooccaanncceelloouurr This class is geared to help you maintain your toouurrss ffoorr22002200,,aasswweell laass Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24 fluency, further enrich your vocabulary and thhoosseewwee’d’dppllaannnneeddfoforr introduce you to the Spanish culture. Typical 2002211..AAsstthheeccoorroonnaavviriruuss Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am activities will include oral presentations and coonnttiinnuueessttoorreessttrricictt discussion of current events. ouurr mmoovveemmeennttss,,we Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 hwaevehadveeciddeecdidtoedputot the Tpruatvethl SetTurdayveplrSotgurdamy on Duration: 10 sessions hporoldgfroarmthoenfohroelsdefeoarbtlhee fuotruersee.eable future. Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Instructor: TBD Wee ssiinncceerreellyyhhooppeettoo Code: ASLA225 2021F D01 Delivery style: Online Hybrid beeggiinnooffffeerriinnggoouurrttoouurrss aggaaiinnoonncceeiittbbeeccoommeess Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 21 to Nov. 23 saaffee ttoo ddoossoo.. Instructor: Alicia Brown (BA) Time: 7 to 9 pm JJOIN OUR MAILING LIST TTOOBBEE NNOTIFIED OF FUTURE TOOUURRSS:: Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 continuingstudies.uvic.ca/ enews Delivery style: Online Hybrid Duration: 10 sessions LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24 Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST 55 Time: 7 to 9 pm Code: ASLA425 2021F D11 Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens Duration: 10 sessions Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST Delivery style: Online Hybrid Code: ASLA225 2021F D11 Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24 Time: 1 to 3 pm Spanish: Intermediate # Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 15 Do you have a basic knowledge of Spanish Duration: 10 sessions and are looking to progress further, or have you recently completed Spanish: Beginner? Fee: $222 plus $11.10 GST This intermediate course will help you improve your speaking abilities by giving you ample Code: ASLA425 2021F D01 opportunities to practise conversation. An increased emphasis on grammar will also FOR MORE INFORMATION: strengthen your writing skills. World Languages Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, by Barbara Bregstein with McGraw-Hill (required) 250-721-8630 [email protected] continuingstudies.uvic.ca/languages continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747
Discover new perspectives... Science and Ecological Restoration ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION management, and the promotion of healthy local and regional level in BC through a series of shoreline environments. Open to homeowners presentations delivered by faculty from UVic’s and shoreline professionals, these one and two School of Environmental Studies, First Nations day workshops provide information about the speaker and Elders, and professionals whose Green Shores program, including its rationale, work intersects with ecology in diverse ways. benefits and application. Instructor: Thomas Munson Topics covered include shoreline ecology and governance, Green Shores credits and ratings Delivery style: Online Asynchronous systems, and a visit to local shorelines to consider the concepts in a practical setting. Date: Oct. 18 to 29 Visit greenshores.ca or send an email to Duration: 2 weeks [email protected] for information about upcoming workshops. Fee: $275 plus $13.75 GST Code: ER800 2021F D01 Green Shores™ Training ( Ecosystems for the Future # Protecting shorelines in the face of climate change The world’s climate is out of balance, and in this and sea level rise has largely focused on building state, is driving ecosystem changes that few of seawalls and dikes. While these structures provide us have seen in our lifetime. What is the scale of protection in the short term, they’re expensive these changes now and into the future? How will and often contribute to erosion and habitat this affect the way you work and live? How can loss at other locations along the shoreline. As we adapt? The practice of ecological restoration an alternative to hard armouring solutions like can point the way to positive actions at the seawalls, the Green Shores program provides ground level. This course will bring into focus practical strategies for shoreline design and the practice of restoration of ecosystems at the SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION ( Part of program # Online 56
NEW Danger Trees and GENERAL SCIENCE Delivery style: Online Asynchronous Wildlife Trees AND MATH Date: Sept. 1 to June 30, 2022 A wildlife tree is defined as “any standing dead or live tree with specific characteristics that Duration: Up to 43 weeks provide valuable habitat for the conservation or enhancement of wildlife.”Yet, many wildlife Fee: $65 plus $3.25 GST trees, especially in urban areas, are cut down for safety reasons. Learn what makes a wildlife Code: ER098 2021F D01 tree special for habitat, and learn what makes a tree dangerous—maybe the same tree! And Introduction to Chemistry # learn how to assess and classify wildlife trees as a valuable ecological component of local This online tutorial course is designed to provide ecosystems. The presenter is a certified wildlife background for those who intend to enrol in a tree – danger tree assessor. university-level introductory chemistry course. If you do not have the equivalent of Chemistry 12, Instructor: Thomas Munson you may be allowed to use this course to fulfill that prerequisite. Delivery style: Face to Face Introduction to Biology and Natural History # Prerequisites: Successful completion of Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, Gain foundational, scientifically-sound knowledge and Chemistry 11, or their equivalents. in biology and natural history. This online, self- Date: Saturday, Nov. 13 study course outlines the general principles by Transcripts must be provided to the Division of which plants and animals interact with each other Continuing Studies to show completion of these Time: 10 am to noon and their surroundings. The course will guide you, courses before permission to register is granted. self-paced, through eleven study modules after Duration: 1 session which you will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successfully passing. Fee: $28 plus $1.40 GST Code: ASSC312 2021F C01 Instructor: Monica Reimer NEW Discover Burns Bog Delivery style: Online Asynchronous Burns Bog is the most southerly raised peat bog Date: Sept. 13 to Dec. 12 on the west coast of North America. It covers about 3000 ha. of land near the mouth of the Register by: Friday, Sept. 10 Fraser River in Delta. Most of the bog is protected as the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Duration: 12 weeks (BBECA), which is off limits to the public. In this class, you will get an insider look at Burns Bog Delivery style: Online Asynchronous Fee: $182.50 plus $9.13 GST and learn about bog ecology, the most common bog plants, the impacts of fire on the bog, Date: Sept. 1 to June 30, 2022 Code: ASCH091 2021F D01 bogs and climate change, and the long-term ecological field work being conducted at Burns Register by: Monday, Dec. 20 Bog for Metro Vancouver. Duration: Up to 43 weeks Fee: $85 plus $4.25 GST Code: ER099 2021F D01 Instructor: Thomas Munson NEW Introduction to Mycology # Delivery style definitions Delivery style: Face to Face This online self-study course will enable you Online Asynchronous – When learning to gain foundational, scientifically sound, does not occur in the same place or at Date: Saturday, Nov. 20 knowledge in the field of Mycology – the study the same time. It uses resources that of fungi. Developed by two experts in the facilitate information sharing outside Time: 10 am to noon field, Bryce Kendrick and Shannon Berch, this the constraints of time and place course will guide you independently at your among a network of people. Duration: 1 session own pace through 10 units so that you can Online Synchronous – When a group of attain an understanding of the features of fungi students are engaging in learning at the Fee: $28 plus $1.40 GST and the roles they play in pathology, nutrient same time, at a specific time. cycling, agriculture, biological control, food, Online Hybrid – A combination of Code: ASSC313 2021F C01 medicine, forests and our urban environments. synchronous and asynchronous learning. You will receive a Certificate of Completion on Face to Face – When learning occurs in FOR MORE INFORMATION: successfully passing the course. person, at a physical location. Blended – A combination of face to face Ecological Restoration Textbook: The Fifth Kingdom: An Introduction to and any type of online delivery style. Mycology 4th edition, by Bryce Kendrick. Available 250-721-8458 for purchase online or locally here: mycolog.com/ order. Contact Bryce Kendrick (bryce@mycolog. [email protected] com) for more information. continuingstudies.uvic.ca/ECO continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 57
Down the Rabbit Hole – Quantum HORTICULTURE AND Please visit this course page on our website for a full Physics for Nonphysicists # NATURE TOURS list of items and equipment to bring for the day. What does this word “quantum” even mean? Instructors: Andy MacKinnon and Kem Sounds daunting, doesn’t it? Forget about Luther (PhD) everything you have learned about the nature of reality and be prepared for a fun ride down Delivery style: Face to Face the rabbit hole! We will explore the key concepts of quantum physics, such as the elementary Date: Oct. 19 and 20 particles, the fundamental forces, the dual nature of matter, non-locality, superposition, quantum Time: Tuesday Oct. 19, 7 to 9 pm and tunneling, and the mystery of dark matter. These concepts provide a liberating lens to perceive the Wednesday Oct. 20, 9 am to world around you differently. This course is not limited to the classroom – we will also explore 4 pm some hands-on aspects through field trips at UVic. Once you enter this magical world, you will Duration: 2 sessions be astounded by the possibilities! Fee: $140 plus $7 GST Code: ASSC314 2021F C01 Delivery style: Face to Face Medieval to Renaissance: The Date: Nov. 9 and 10 Evolution of Botanical Illustration # Instructor: Skye Sen (PhD) Time: Tuesday Nov. 9, 7 to 9 pm and This course surveys the astonishing historical range and visual diversity of the art of depicting Wednesday Nov. 10, 9 am to flowers and other plants in paintings, prints Delivery style: Online Hybrid and drawings. From early times, through the 4 pm Medieval and the Renaissance, plants have been Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 to Nov. 3 an important theme for artists and illustrators Duration: 2 sessions in Europe, the Americas and the East. We will Time: 7 to 9 pm explore this fascinating history from early rather Fee: $140 plus $7 GST stiff and unnatural illustrations of medieval Register by: Monday, Sept. 27 herbals and codices into the 18th century when Code: ASSC314 2021F C11 the Linnaean style of drawing brought a more Duration: 6 sessions accurate and clinical portrayal of plants inspiring NEW Shop Your Garden what came to be known as the ‘golden period’ of Fee: $140 plus $7 GST botanical illustration. Step back into history to gain a new perspective on the plants in your garden. By learning about Code: ASSC284 2021F D01 the practical uses that many plants have, you may even think twice before tossing some NEW The Red Planet # Instructor: Susan Hawkins (MA, BA [Hons]) so-called weeds in the compost. Find fresh inspiration for your garden by learning how to For millennia, Mars has been an object of incorporate some of these useful plants into your fascination and curiosity. As our nearest and landscaping projects. most earth-like neighbour, it holds the highest potential for the discovery of life, and perhaps Delivery style: Online Hybrid Instructor: Jeff de Jong future colonization by humans. This seemingly “dead planet” holds many secrets that are even Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 6 to 20 Delivery style: Face to Face now being explored, and new discoveries made. This course will cover the exploration of Mars, Time: 6 to 8 pm Date: Thursday, Oct. 21 now and in the future; the formation, geology, climate and landscape of Mars; and the search for Duration: 3 sessions Time: 7 to 9 pm water and life on this fascinating planet. Fee: $75 plus $3.75 GST Duration: 1 session Code: ASSC245 2021F D01 Fee: $28 plus $1.40 GST Instructor: Donald Macdonald (BSc, MSc) Code: ASSC316 2021F C01 Delivery style: Online Hybrid NEW Mushrooms of Greater Victoria Date: Oct. 1 to 15 Join Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther for Time: 11 am to 2 pm an exploration of mushrooms found locally in the Greater Victoria area. An evening Duration: 3 sessions presentation on wild mushrooms, fungus groups and identification will be followed by Fee: $85 plus $4.25 GST a full day in the field and classroom collecting, sorting and identifying. Kem and Andy are Code: ASSC315 2021F D01 cofounders of the Metchosin Biodiversity Project (metchosinbiodiversity.com). They are both FOR MORE INFORMATION: enthusiastic participants, speakers and field trip leaders for various mushroom festivals in General Science and Math southwestern BC each autumn. 250-721-8481 [email protected] continuingstudies.uvic.ca/GEN SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION ( Part of program # Online 58
NEW The Garden Takes Shape Shape and form are key areas of interest in the garden landscape. The shape of a plant has a direct impact on your visual understanding of an area and can either enhance or detract. In this class you will learn how to retain a better appreciation of any garden, or even container planting, by paying close attention to shapes and forms. Instructor: Jeff de Jong Delivery style: Face to Face Date: Thursday, Oct. 28 Time: 7 to 9 pm Duration: 1 session Fee: $28 plus $1.40 GST Code: ASSC317 2021F C01 Digging Art Garden design is heightened when the entire garden unites. It takes more than just having a statement piece. The incorporation of creative expression into the landscape adds a personal stamp that punctuates the theme you want to express. Learn how to bring your own creative ideas to the forefront in a way that will improve the overall theme in your garden. Instructor: Jeff de Jong Delivery style: Face to Face Date: Wednesday, Nov. 10 Time: 7 to 9 pm Duration: 1 session Fee: $28 plus $1.40 GST Code: ASSC264 2021F C01 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Exhibition On NowIN PARTNERSHIP Horticulture and Nature Tours WITH 250-721-8458 GET TIC K ETS AT [email protected] continuingstudies.uvic.ca/HORT rbcm.ca/orcas Exhibition produced by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with MuseumsPartner. continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 59
General University Food Services Legacy Maltwood (at the Mearns Centre – information McPherson Library on campus) is located on the University Food Services (UNFS) operates lower level of the McPherson Library. Gallery CAMPUS SERVICES the following: hours are the same as the library. The Legacy Maltwood features rotating exhibitions and is a Academic accommodations • Arts Place, Fine Arts Building storage and reference facility. At Continuing Studies at UVic, we want to • BiblioCafé, McPherson Library FOR MORE INFORMATION support all of our students towards achieving Legacy Art Gallery Downtown, 630 Yates Street success. Sometimes this means providing • Court Café, Fraser Building 250-721-6562 | uvic.ca/legacygalleries academic accommodations to reduce barriers 10 am–4 pm, Wednesday–Saturday and provide different ways of meeting essential • Halftime, CARSA Free and open to the public. course or program requirements. Of course, fulfilling these requirements remains the • Mac’s, MacLaurin Building UVic Alumni Association responsibility of learners, but there are things that we can do to help. Some barriers could • MOD (Modular Dining Facility) The UVic Alumni Association represents all include: graduates of the University of Victoria, including • Mystic Market, University Centre (10 outlets) graduates of diploma and certificate programs. • Mobility challenges We encourage active, lifelong involvement in the • Visual impairment (low vision/blind) • Nibbles & Bytes Café, Engineering Lab Wing university’s teaching, research and community- • Learning disability, ADHD outreach efforts. • Deaf or hard of hearing • SciCafé, Bob Wright Building • Chronic pain The association offers a host of benefits and • Anxiety When students, faculty and staff use their services that link alumni with their university. ONECard Flex Funds at any UNFS outlet, they Visit us at alumni.uvic.ca and learn about our Learners with long-term or chronic medical receive a 5% discount on their purchase. Please events, programs and services. The UVic Torch issues and learners with disabilities are note that purchases made at the General Store Alumni Magazine is mailed or emailed free of encouraged to contact our student support are exempt from this discount. Campus guests charge and we distribute a monthly electronic coordinator as early as possible to see how we may obtain a GUESTCard from the ONECard newsletter to all alumni who provide us with can best support their learning. Office that also provides 5% off purchases at all their email address. UNFS outlets. FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR MORE INFORMATION Student Support Coordinator: You may add Flex Funds to your ONECard at 250-721-6000 | [email protected] | alumni.uvic.ca 250-721-8473 | [email protected] uvic.ca/food or in person at the ONECard or continuingstudies.uvic.ca/campus-info UNFS Office. UVic Bookstore / Blink Print / Computer Store / Starbucks The Farquhar at UVic Note: Some UNFS outlets may be closed temporarily due to reduced student numbers as The Bookstore offers a variety of items essential The Farquhar at UVic is the largest performing a result of COVID-19. to academic success, including new and used arts venue located on campus, presenting high texts and digital versions when available. All profile music, theatre, dance and performances FOR MORE INFORMATION textbooks requested by faculty are stocked in by many community groups. It is also home to 250-472-4777 | [email protected] | uvic.ca/food store. The Bookstore’s general book department all UVic convocation ceremonies. Student Rush carries a comprehensive selection of both Tickets ($10) are available with a valid ONECard University of Victoria Legacy academic and general titles. Textbook listings two weeks in advance of select Farquhar Art Galleries are available online three weeks before the Presented events. Students are encouraged beginning of each term. to follow The Farquhar at UVic’s Facebook and At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, Twitter feeds for more information on upcoming art works to promote dialogue around issues The Bookstore also handles regalia rentals shows and on Student Rush Tickets availability: that matter. Our exhibitions and programs for graduates, offers a wide selection of facebook.com/UVicFarq and twitter.com/ activate research and learning through university contemporary UVic crested clothing, school and UVicFarquhar. and community collaborations. Mentorship is stationery supplies, and has a unique gift section critical to Legacy’s operations while providing While closed to audiences due to COVID-19 real-life museum and collection work experience Blink Print is a wide format print shop located restrictions, The Farquhar is available for rent for enabling students to be better prepared for on the lower level of the Bookstore. They offer recording/live streaming events. future careers. the most affordable large format printing on campus which includes presentation posters, FOR MORE INFORMATION Legacy has three main sites for rotating signs, banners, decals and more. Blink’s services 250-721-8480 | uvic.ca/farquhar exhibitions including the Legacy Art Gallery are open to the public as well as the campus Downtown, on campus at the Legacy Maltwood, community. and in the First Peoples House. Additionally, more than 2,000 works from the collection are on display in buildings across campus and in the community, underlining the educational and community-building roles of art. All free to enjoy! The Legacy Art Gallery Downtown is UVic’s primary gallery space. It is a lively and engaging centre for arts that is easily accessible to the community and features rotating exhibitions. The Legacy Downtown is also a site for public programs, and both university and community events. 60
The Computer Store carries a wide selection of 14 Vic General/UVic via Oak Bay Junction, Yates, Emergency procedures laptops, hardware and accessories. Craigflower and Victoria General Hospital Although major emergencies on campus are There is a Starbucks located on the lower level of 15 Esquimalt/UVic via HMC Dockyard, unlikely, it’s a good idea to be prepared. Here the Bookstore. Esquimalt, Fort, Oak Bay and Foul Bay are a few tips to help you respond when the unexpected happens. FOR MORE INFORMATION 16 Uptown/UVic via McKenzie and Carey UVic Bookstore / Computer Store: • Download the UVic SafetyApp and sign up for 250-721-8311 | uvicbookstore.ca 26 Dockyard/UVic via McKenzie, Saanich Road, UVic E Alerts. Visit uvic.ca/alerts. For up-to-date hours, visit the website. Tillicum and HMC Dockyard • Use texting, not voice calls, to tell people Blink Print: 250-472-4590 39 Westhills/Interurban/Royal Oak/UVic via you’re safe. [email protected] | uvic.ca/print Shelbourne, Royal Oak, Interurban, Watkiss Way, Island Hwy and Goldstream • Medical emergency? Call 911 and Campus UVic Libraries Security Services: 250-721-7599. Provide the 51 Langford Exchange/UVic via McKenzie, location of emergency. The Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Glanford and Island Hwy Library and the Priestly Law Library provide • Fire? Pull the fire alarm and get out of the comfortable, positive and welcoming learning 76 Swartz Bay/UVic via McKenzie, Pat Bay Hwy building—follow the instructions of the environments for students. Continuing Studies and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal building emergency coordinators wearing students taking any non-credit course are safety vests. eligible to borrow library materials. Contact FOR MORE INFORMATION the Loan Desk to set up your community card BC Transit: 250-382-6161 | bctransit.com • Earthquake? Drop, Cover and Hold On. Do and start exploring the libraries’ resources and For up-to-date route changes, visit the website not leave the building until the shaking stops. borrowing privileges. or use Next Ride Trip Planner. Head towards the playing fields behind CARSA and stay away from the buildings. FOR MORE INFORMATION Campus safety UVic Libraries Loan Desk: 250-721-8230 • Threat of violence? Protect yourself by getting [email protected] | uvic.ca/library Campus Security Services is committed to out, hiding, or as a last resort—fight. promoting a safe and welcoming environment Students residing outside Victoria, contact to enhance the well-being of students, staff, • If you evacuate a building, take your wallet, Distance Learning and Research Infoline: faculty and visitors, and to protect all university keys and cell phone with you. 250-721-6488 | [email protected] property. Campus Security Services is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A “safe haven” • If you see something, say something—call 911 VISITING CAMPUS is located just inside their front doors should or Campus Security Services: 250-721-7599 to you need help at any time. SafeWalk services are report an emergency or unusual behaviour. The University of Victoria encourages visitors to available any time to anyone wanting an escort use sustainable transportation to get to campus: within campus boundaries. Campus Alone is FOR MORE INFORMATION transit, walking, cycling and carpooling. For available 24 hours a day for individuals who uvic.ca/services/emergency detailed information on travel choices available, work/study in isolated areas on campus and are please visit: uvic.ca/sustainability/topics/ concerned about their personal safety. Security Parking transportation/drivingalternatives. Officers act as First Responders trained to handle all medical emergencies. Crime prevention, Pay parking is in effect Monday to Saturday, Buses personal safety information and workshops are 24 hours. Pay by Licence (PBL) is in effect on available. campus, visitors are required to enter their The campus bus terminal is located beside the licence plate at the parking dispenser at the time Campus Services Building, Finnerty Road. The Reminders: of purchase. Parking permits may be purchased campus is served by the following bus routes: at any of the parking permit dispensers located • Be alert and aware of your surroundings in lots outside Ring Road or in advance online at 4 UVic/Downtown via Hillside, Douglas, parking.uvic.ca. Fairfield and Gorge • Trust your instincts These permits are valid only in the General 7 UVic/Downtown via Douglas, Fairfield, May • Plan your route and vary it, if possible Parking areas in numbered lots only, not at and Foul Bay parking meters or Reserved Parking areas. The • Park in well-lit areas lots inside Ring Road are for Reserved permit 9 Royal Oak/UVic via Interurban, Burnside, holders until after 5 pm weekdays, at which time Gorge and Hillside • Keep your vehicle locked General permit holders may park. The “after 5 pm” rule for General Parking permits does not 11 Tillicum Centre/UVic via Gorge, Fort, Oak • Wallets and purses are attractive targets to apply to the areas marked “24-hour Reserved.” Bay and Cadboro Bay thieves—don’t leave unattended Dispensers accept both coin and credit cards. 12 University Heights/UVic via Garnet, • Have your keys ready before you get to There are a number of short-term parking meters Kenmore and San Juan your vehicle provided for visitor use. 13 Ten Mile Point/UVic via Cadboro Bay • Check interior of vehicle before entering FOR MORE INFORMATION and Arbutus Campus Security Services FOR MORE INFORMATION 250-721-6683 | uvic.ca/security/parking Campus Security Services / SafeWalk Services: 250-721-7599 | web.uvic.ca/security Personal Safety Coordinator: 250-721-8981 continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 61
How to Registration payment special regulations for admission to non-degree register programs or courses. If a course or offering All registrations must be accompanied by full is cancelled/rescheduled, the liability of the Online registration payment: cash/debit card (in person only), Division of Cont inuing Studies is limited to a VISIT: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/register cheques, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and refund of your course fee, or, if desired, transfer American Express. Phone/online registrations are to another offering. To register online, please follow the secure by credit card only. registration process on our website. Search for a To withdraw from a course, please let us know in course by name or by topic and then follow the Goods and Services Tax person, by phone (250-472-4747) or by email instructions for purchase via our Shop Cart. ([email protected]): Some Continuing Studies courses are subject to Walk-in registration Goods and Services Tax (GST). If GST is payable, • At least seven days prior to the first meeting it is indicated alongside the tuition fee in the of a short-term, intensive course, workshop or Register at the Continuing Studies Building course description. conference, with limited enrolment. (see campus map on back page). Office hours are weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Confirmation and classroom location • Prior to the second class when a course meets once or twice weekly over a period of several University of Victoria After you register, you will receive a confirmation weeks. 3800 Finnerty Road receipt with the classroom location, date Continuing Studies Building and time (Note: no location is listed for Depending on your method of payment, a (Corner of Ring and Gabriola Roads) online courses). If you have not received your refund will be either mailed to you or credited to 2nd Floor Reception confirmation receipt by the day before your start your credit card. Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 date, please call 250-472-4747 for help locating the classroom. If you withdraw from a course, an administrative P hone registration fee may be charged for processing. The amount CALL: 250-472-4747 Scents and perfumes may vary according to the type of course, but will be a minimum of $15. Weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm In consideration of others, please refrain from using scented products in classrooms. Note: Some programs have special refund policies Mail registration as printed in their individual course descriptions. Use of educational technologies Print and fill out the registration form found Bursary program online at continuingstudies.uvic.ca/RegForm Instructors in some courses may use a variety of and mail to: educational technology in a course including, Each term the Division of Continuing Studies internet-based applications, cloud services offers bursaries totalling $1,000 to assist learners University of Victoria and social media. The use of this technology is in furthering their education. Bursaries will be Division of Continuing Studies intended to enhance and deliver education to awarded to learners who can display evidence of PO Box 1700 STN CSC students and is part of student engagement at a commitment to lifelong learning and who can Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 the university. Some of these technologies may demonstrate financial need. collect, use, disclose and store students’ personal Registration reminders information outside of Canada. If students do Applicat ions are available on our website at not want their personal information stored or continuingstudies.uvic.ca/bursary or in person: • Provide account number, CVD number, expiry accessed outside of Canada, instructors will try to date and signature if paying by credit card. provide privacy-protective options (such as using University of Victoria an alias or nickname to register). However, in 3800 Finnerty Road • Notify us of an address change. some instances, courses may not be available to Continuing Studies Building • Make cheques payable to University of Victoria. students if they do not consent to the disclosure (Corner of Ring and Gabriola Roads) • If a course is full, your registration will be of their personal information outside of Canada. 2nd Floor Reception If the course is required for the completion of a Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 placed on a waiting list. credential, alternatives will be provided. Term application deadlines: Registration process Tuition fee tax deductions Jan. 15 and Aug. 15 To avoid disappointment, register as soon as Keep your confirmation receipt as it is your HOLIDAY CLOSURES possible. Many courses fill up quickly while official income tax receipt. Your tuition fees may others will be cancelled one week prior to the be tax deductible if the total fees paid to UVic in The University of Victoria is closed on statutory start date if they do not meet their minimum a calendar year exceed $100. You may combine holidays and from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 (inclusive). enrolment. If we are unable to register you in a the fees of more than one course so their total You may still register online during the holiday course because it is full, you will be placed on a exceeds the $100 minimum. periods. Unless otherwise noted, classes will not waiting list and contacted if a space becomes be held on statutory holidays. available. Your payment will not be processed Cancellations, withdrawals, refunds unless space is available for you in the class. FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES The Division of Continuing Studies reserves CALL 250-472-4747 the right to cancel/res chedule courses or other offerings without notice, and to establish 62
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