ScarletCanvas Courses for the Public

Scarlet Canvas world langauges

To browse world language courses available through ScarletCanvas, visit:

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Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS) on the Ground

  • Cost: $250
  • Expected hours needed to complete course: 25 approx.
  • Time limit: 180 days

This asynchronous, self-paced introductory language and culture course is expected to take approximately 25 hours to complete. Through a variety of interactive videos, presentations, and activities, you will learn skills that will help you to engage with people and navigate situations in the countries where BCS is spoken. Throughout this course, you will learn and apply essential expressions and vocabulary of the target language to real-world situations, developing your reading, listening, and speaking skills along the way. You will also have the opportunity to grow your understanding and awareness of cultural differences between BCS-speaking countries and the United States, as you explore topics of cultural importance within each module.

Catalan on the Ground

  • Cost: $250
  • Expected hours needed to complete course: 25 approx.
  • Time limit: 180 days

Catalan On the Ground is an asynchronous, self-paced introductory language and culture course, expected to take approximately 25 hours to complete. Through a variety of interactive videos, presentations, and activities, you will learn skills that will help you to engage with people and navigate situations in the areas where Catalan is spoken. Throughout this course, you will learn and apply essential expressions and vocabulary of the target language to real-world situations, developing your reading, listening, and speaking skills along the way. You will also have the opportunity to grow your understanding and awareness of cultural differences and similarities between Catalan-speaking areas and the United States, as you explore topics of cultural importance within each module.

German on the Ground

  • Cost: $250
  • Expected hours needed to complete course: 25 approx.
  • Time limit: 180 days

German On the Ground is an asynchronous, self-paced introductory language and culture course, expected to take approximately 25 hours to complete. Through a variety of interactive videos, presentations, and activities, you will learn skills that will help you to engage with people and navigate situations in the areas where German is spoken. Throughout this course, you will learn and apply essential expressions and vocabulary of the target language to real-world situations, developing your reading, listening, and speaking skills along the way. You will also have the opportunity to grow your understanding and awareness of cultural differences and similarities between German-speaking areas and the United States, as you explore topics of cultural importance within each module.

Persian Language and Culture

  • Cost: $50
  • Expected hours needed to complete course: 25 approx.
  • Time limit: 180 days

Persian Language and Culture is an asynchronous, self-paced introductory language and culture course, expected to take approximately 5 hours to complete.  Explore the nuances of the Persian language, acquiring essential communication skills. Embark on a tasty adventure exploring the diverse flavors of Iranian cuisine and discovering its culinary heritage. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Iranian cinema, tracing its evolution in post 1979 Islamic Revolution. Lastly, discover the vibrant tapestry of Iranian youth culture and music, exploring the dynamic expressions that have emerged in the aftermath of significant historical shifts. This course offers a holistic understanding of Persian language and culture, providing a diverse and enriching educational experience.

Polish on the Ground

  • Cost: $250
  • Expected hours needed to complete course: 25 approx.
  • Time limit: 180 days

This is an asynchronous, self-paced introductory language and culture course, expected to take approximately 25 hours to complete. Through a variety of interactive videos, presentations, and activities, you will learn skills that will help you to engage with people from and navigate situations in the areas where Polish is spoken. Throughout this course, you will learn and apply essential expressions and vocabulary of the target language to real-world situations, developing your reading, listening, and speaking skills along the way. You will also have the opportunity to grow your understanding and awareness of cultural differences and similarities between Poland and the United States, as you explore topics of cultural importance within each module.

Romanian on the Ground

  • Cost: $250
  • Expected hours needed to complete course: 25 approx.
  • Time limit: 180 days

This asynchronous, self-paced introductory language and culture course is expected to take approximately 25 hours to complete. Through a variety of interactive videos, presentations, and activities, you will learn skills that will help you to engage with people from and navigate situations in the areas where Romanian is spoken. Throughout this course, you will learn and apply essential expressions and vocabulary of the target language to real-world situations, developing your reading, listening, and speaking skills along the way. You will also have the opportunity to grow your understanding and awareness of cultural differences and similarities between Romania and the United States, as you explore topics of cultural importance within each module.

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