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Learning to paint involves two main endeavors: knowing how to manipulate the medium and knowing what subjects to paint. These are best learned together, whether the approach is realism or abstraction. In this course, we will paint from still lifes, interior…
Business leaders often must make high-stakes decisions in conditions of uncertainty, balancing financial realities, market dynamics, and long-term strategic goals. Building on the foundations of financial literacy, this course equips managers and leaders with…
Executive presence isn't an innate trait—it is the ability to inspire confidence, command a room, and align people behind a vision, especially under pressure. It helps bridge the gap between doing great work and leading effectively within an organization. But…
Mysteries, thrillers, and horror stories trace back to the dawn of storytelling, and they’ve never been more popular. This workshop explores the psychological and narrative techniques that make these stories so compelling, with a focus on creating suspense…
This course offers a supportive, structured space to work on a memoir or personal essays within an ongoing writing group spanning the academic year. Weekly meetings with the same cohort and instructor allow students to build close relationships with engaged…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . As Mary Karr said, "In some ways, writing a memoir is knocking yourself out with your…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . As Mary Karr said, "In some ways, writing a memoir is knocking yourself out with your…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . It is time to envision your memoir’s ending, which will provide a clear sense of…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
What is the meaning of life? The question invites religious and spiritual answers. But it’s also a problem that philosophers try to approach systematically. Søren Kierkegaard finds meaning in the self’s ability to connect the temporal to the eternal, while…
Turn your ordinary snapshots into extraordinary photographs using the power of the device that is always with you. Smartphones are the most important camera of our age, used for capturing everything from family events to products for business, making art, and…
In The Quick of It , poet Eamon Grennan writes, “we have to be at home here no matter what.” Poetry is a way to bypass the superficial and dive straight into the heart—our own and our readers'. Where else can we be so fully present? In this course, we will…
¡Es hora de aprender español! Whether for business or pleasure, travel abroad, or a trip to the local market, millions of Americans have found Spanish so useful that it has become the nation’s most popularly studied second language. This course is designed to…
Many of us strive to improve key aspects of our lives—whether in our work, health, relationships, community, leisure, or spirituality. This course will help you identify the areas that matter most and develop a focused plan for transformation. We will explore…
Welcome to "An Introduction to Birding," a comprehensive course designed to ignite your passion for the avian world and equip you with the essential skills to become an avid birdwatcher. This course is perfect for nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, and anyone…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
While plot may be the engine of prose, character is its beating heart. Long after we’ve forgotten the details of a story, we remember Olive Kitteridge’s severity, Arthur Less’s shyness, or the keenly observant protagonists of Katie Kitamura. In this…
From a few huts on seven hills in the 8th century BCE, Rome grew into an empire spanning Western Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Black Sea. Over a millennium, it evolved from a modest city-state into a vast power whose influence on law,…
Yale surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland often referred to medicine as the “Uncertain Art." This course explores how physicians, writers, and philosophers have grappled with the ambiguities at the heart of medical practice—and how narrative can illuminate what…
Romance writing is currently the hottest genre in publishing. But writing a successful romance novel requires much more than just a great love story. You also need a compelling premise, concise stakes, fully developed conflict, and the genre's standard beats.…
In this course, we will explore not only the craft elements that go into writing short stories, but also the artistic decisions made when shaping fiction. Each week, students will submit 500 words of a story in progress, revising and incorporating the…
As the 1950s dawned, a very different world greeted the moviegoing public, one shadowed by Cold War anxieties, existential dread, and a growing sense of national uncertainty. Film noir entered its final classic phase with a wave of highly stylized, violent…
Designed for students with little to no knowledge of French, this course focuses on acquiring basic communication skills using a creative, all-in-French conversational approach in a fun and relaxed class atmosphere. By the end of the course, students will be…
Few figures have shaped the modern world as decisively as Vladimir Lenin, architect of the first communist state and inspiration for revolutionary movements across the globe. This course offers an in-depth examination of his life, thought, and lasting impact.…
Learn how to speak Italian and follow simple Italian conversations in this introductory course. Grammar will be introduced with a communicative, culture-based approach for beginning students, using a grammar book in English. In this course, students will…
This course offers a supportive, structured space to work on a memoir or personal essays within an ongoing writing group spanning the academic year. Weekly meetings with the same cohort and instructor allow students to build close relationships with engaged…
How do we transform the raw material of life into art? To write a compelling personal essay, we must first learn how to pay close attention to our own experiences. The art emerges from capturing, as vividly and precisely as possible, how those experiences…
Begin, develop, or complete your novel this year with a committed mentor and a dedicated community of peers. In Novel Club, we’ll meet weekly to learn the craft of novel writing, beginning with the fundamentals of character, structure, setting, plot, and…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . As Mary Karr said, "In some ways, writing a memoir is knocking yourself out with your…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . It is time to envision your memoir’s ending, which will provide a clear sense of…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are recorded daily by talented photographers around the globe who have elevated sports photography to an art form rather than merely a record of an event. This course covers the basic principles of how to create…
While some people think of poetry as an elevated, even inaccessible form, much of the most beautiful and enduring poetry has been written in ordinary, everyday language. In this workshop, we will study the effective uses of “plain language” in poetry,…
Machine learning has evolved from a technical specialty into an essential decision-making tool for business leaders. This course uses Python to equip professionals with both technical skills and strategic frameworks for effective decision-making. Through…
ABOUT THIS MLA-STYLE COURSE: This course is open to students who have not previously enrolled in an MLA-style course through Stanford Continuing Studies. The course aims to introduce those interested in pursuing a degree in the Stanford Master of Liberal Arts…
Project management is more than managing schedules and budgets—it's about transforming a team's vision into actionable goals that lead to tangible results. This hands-on course begins with case studies from leading organizations across multiple industries,…
The barrier to building has never been lower. AI can draft your pitch, prototype your idea, and generate your landing page in minutes. So why do 9 out of 10 startups still fail? Because the hard part was never the build—it was always finding a real problem…
Whether you’ve long meant to make time for writing in your life or have only recently begun considering it, this course will offer a supportive environment where we’ll set perfectionism aside and focus on writing without constraining expectations. You’ll…
At a time when public discourse is increasingly polarized, learning to disagree thoughtfully and engage across differences from a young age has become an essential civic skill. This course examines how the principles of deliberative democracy can be applied…
While plot may be the engine of prose, character is its beating heart. Long after we’ve forgotten the details of a story, we remember Olive Kitteridge’s severity, Arthur Less’s shyness, or the keenly observant protagonists of Katie Kitamura. In this…
This is a course for word lovers (philologists) of all kinds. More than half of all English words trace their roots to Latin or Greek, and even a small knowledge of these ancient languages can transform the way we understand modern English. Words belong to…