Communication
Learn a new language or discover the power of writing to tell your personal story with our communication courses.
How to Register
Register for a course by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course and select the "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
NOTE: The “Seats Left” information is updated every hour and when you checkout.
Courses
- American Sign Language
- American Sign Language II
- Beginning Conversational French
- Conversational Japanese
- English as a Second Language
- Getting Paid to Talk
- Instant Italian
- No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book
- Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Speed Spanish
- Wipe Your Feet Before You Step All Over Me!
- You Can Be a Freelance Writer
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most used language in the United States today. This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about the Deaf community and developing ASL expressive and receptive skills. The course will provide an introduction to ASL and Deaf culture. You will learn practical and common language so you can have a brief conversation with someone from the Deaf community. Learning will include a combination of lecture, practice exercises, video, and class discussion.
Course will meet in Williams Hall, Room 112
Shannon Johnson, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 9/22 - 10/27 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZCOM-067 500 | 0 seats left | $49 | Section Full |
American Sign Language II
This course is designed to expand on the basic principles presented in ASL 1. Participants will continue to develop their ability to use linguistic features, cultural protocols, and core vocabulary to function in basic ASL conversations that include ASL grammar. Students will be able to describe actions, provide directions, express numerical values and more. Students will also learn about deaf culture.
Shannon Johnson, Instructor
Course will meet in Williams Hall, Room 112
On-Campus Health Screening Process
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 11/10 - 12/15 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZCOM-068 501 | 1 seats left | $49 |
Beginning Conversational French
This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You will learn practical, common phrases that will make your trips to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You will learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you will be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language.
This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/14 - 12/4 | ZILC-062 501 | 12 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/11 - 1/1 | ZILC-062 502 | 12 seats left | $115 |
Conversational Japanese
Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain cultural knowledge only an insider has.
This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/14 - 12/4 | ZILC-060 501 | 11 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/11 - 1/1 | ZILC-060 502 | 20 seats left | $115 |
English as a Second Language
Reading and Conversation - Level I
This course is designed for beginning-level English language learners. Little prior knowledge of English is needed. Students will be introduced to reading strategies and apply them to basic or simplified English texts. Students will also learn how to converse on a variety of topics in English. Pronunciation and intonation will also be addressed.
This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Scholarships are available based on need to cover the $25 course fee. A valid Certificate of Residence is required and is available at your local city or town hall.
No class 11/26
Nathan Bogardus, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Thursdays, 10/13 - 12/17 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZESL-017 501 | 10 seats left | $25 | Call for more information |
Getting Paid to Talk
Have you ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice-over. Learn how to prepare and where to find work in your area. We’ll discuss industry pros and cons and play samples from working voice professionals. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of our teacher. For more information, please visit https://voicecoaches.com.
Creative Voice Development, Instructor
Course will meet in the Administration Building, Room 106
On-Campus Health Screening Process
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 11/23 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZCOM-010 500 | 9 seats left | $19 |
Instant Italian
This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words. You’ll read, hear and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you’re likely to encounter if you plan to vacation in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Italian in a wide variety of settings. You’ll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian!
This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/14 - 12/4 | ZILC-061 501 | 11 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/11 - 1/1 | ZILC-061 502 | 12 seats left | $115 |
No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book
John Grisham scribbled notes on a legal pad between court sessions. Those notes eventually became his best-selling novel, “A Time to Kill.” Recollections of growing up in depression-era Ireland compelled Frank McCourt to write his best-selling memoir, “Angela’s Ashes.” Is a novel or nonfiction book burning inside you? If so, learn the ins and outs of publishing from a pro who has helped dozens of students become authors. Discover how the book publishing industry works, how to pitch your idea to publishers and agents and how to guide your book to publishing success. One-on-one consulting with the instructor about your project after the course eliminates any excuses preventing you from realizing your publishing dreams. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.
This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Pauline Bartel, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 11/7 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZCOM-019 500 | 8 seats left | $65 |
Spanish for Law Enforcement
With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important. In the law enforcement field, mastering basic Spanish will give you more skill to handle situations involving Spanish-speaking individuals. Adding Spanish skills to your resume can also open doors to new job opportunities.
This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/14 - 12/4 | ZILC-070 501 | 12 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/11 - 1/1 | ZILC-070 502 | 12 seats left | $115 |
Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish, pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué bueno!
This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 10/14 - 12/4 | ZILC-063 501 | 12 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 11/11 - 1/1 | ZILC-063 502 | 12 seats left | $115 |
Wipe Your Feet Before You Step All Over Me!
If you hate your haircut, do you tell the stylist? If your car still thunks after the mechanic “fixed” it, do you go back? If your neighbor throws a loud party, do you complain? If you answered “no” to these questions, you could be a people-pleaser, and you could benefit from this lighthearted session to help you build assertiveness skills and stop being a doormat. Through discussion, role-play (optional participation), and eye-opening exercises, you’ll walk away with an action plan to start standing up for yourself. This course is facilitated by a recovering people-pleaser who understands the challenges of learning to be more assertive and is ready to help you on your journey.
Karen DeBonis, Instructor
Course will meet in Day Care Building, Room 138
On-Campus Health Screening Process
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 10/8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-222 500 | 8 seats left | $15 |
You Can Be a Freelance Writer
Freelance writing is a low-investment business you can run from home, allowing you to set your own schedule and earn a good living. Discover the step-by-step process for establishing yourself in this highly desirable field, including identifying markets for your writing, finding and approaching clients, delivering assignments and cultivating repeat business. You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of the business, plus all the tricks of the trade so you can launch your own successful freelance writing business. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.
This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Pauline Bartel, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 12/5 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZCOM-029 500 | 11 seats left | $65 |
Get in Touch
Community and Professional Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(excluding college holidays and vacations)