Learn, practice, and enhance your Italian language and culture through cinema. In this class, students will explore the Italian language and culture by watching Italian films. Each class will screen a film, and use it as a backdrop to learn basic Italian phrases, vocabulary as it relates to film-making, and discuss cultural similarities and differences observed in the films screened. No Italian experience required.

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October 6, 2025 to November 10, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Conversational Spanish I is for the true beginner or novice, with little or no Spanish language instruction. Students will learn the Spanish alphabet, basic grammar construction, and vocabulary, to help provide a foundation for conversational skills in practical situations. By the end of the class, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family and weekly activities using ser, tener, estar, and other common verbs, as well as ask simple questions to discover information. A textbook is required for this class.

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July 7-30, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:45pm PDT | Online
September 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025 | 3:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
September 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Prineville

Conversational Spanish II will pick up where Conversational Spanish I left off. This course is for novice students with some Spanish language instruction. Students will spend time in class expanding grammar, conversational expressions, and vocabulary as well as working on listening and speaking skills through a variety of activities. This course is taught primarily in Spanish, with some English to support learner's comprehension. A textbook is required for this course.

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August 4-27, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:45pm PDT | Online
September 23, 2025 to November 25, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend

This course surveys and compares representative texts from world mythology and folklore. Explores common mythological and folkloric themes and genres. Examines mythology as an interdisciplinary field that incorporates anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology, and religion. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:50pm PDT | Bend

This course covers selected works of American literature written during the late 19th century and the 20th century. Covers the transition from Realism and Naturalism to Modernism, the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance, the Confessional and "Beat" poets and writers and late 20th century short fiction. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 10:00am-11:50am PDT | Bend

This course offers an introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks critical questions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. Examines the issues raised for all genders by feminism and the women's movement; integrates analysis of contemporary and historical experiences of women; and considers the multiple ways that sex and gender interact with race, class, nationality, and other social identities. Students will become familiar with key issues, questions, and debates in the field. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:50pm PDT | Bend

Do you want to learn Spanish but feel hesitant to start? This interactive course is designed for absolute beginners who want to build confidence in basic Spanish conversation. Through engaging activities and real-life practice, you will go beyond just saying Hola! and develop essential speaking skills. If you have prior Spanish experience, consider enrolling in a Conversational Spanish course instead.

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October 14, 2025 to November 4, 2025 | 10:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend