We're here to help! Email us at alteclanguageclasses@colorado.edu听if you can't find the answer to your question below.
Classes are fun and听non-credit, with an emphasis on conversation. We create spaces where students feel comfortable learning and听making mistakes. There are no tests, required homework听or grades. Read what our students have to say!听Plus, you can get a feel for our online learning platform, Canvas, in our听贵搁贰贰听听肠辞耻谤蝉别听to learn the basics in 7 languages.
Each week you will engage in two sessions of live learning听with the instructor and other students (classes are generally capped at 15 students). This class time is structured with interactive conversation activities and games.
Additional听learning material听is hosted in听听(an online learning platform) for you to听complete at your convenience. These out-of-class activities include discussion forums and practice quizzes, and utilize听technology听tools听that are free and听easy to use (no experience needed). Your instructor will guide you on how to access and interact with these engaging platforms.听Enrolled students have access to all course content for a听full month after the class ends.
Not sure which level is appropriate? View our placement guide for assistance.
Yes! These engaging evening classes are perfect for undergraduate students who have already completed their language requirement to graduate but cannot accommodate more credits in their class schedule.听These classes are non-credit with no tests or grades, and听our students are highly motivated to learn new languages and cultures for use in their profession, social life听and travels.
Please note that our language classes are for enrichment only and students do not receive a certificate of completion. Students seeking credit to fulfill their degree or graduation requirements can enroll in for-credit language courses through CU departments.
You might be surprised how quickly you fall in love with language learning, at which point you should consider taking for-credit courses to pursue a language major, minor or certificate! More information about for-credit language courses and degree programs听can be found on the corresponding CU department website.
Those not affiliated with CU Boulder听can enroll in for-credit听肠辞耻谤蝉别s through the following听听辫谤辞驳谤补尘蝉:
- enables non-degree students to take Boulder main campus undergraduate or graduate courses for personal or professional development.
- The is intended for high school students interested in the challenge of completing college courses at the 麻豆视频.
- The program allows you the opportunity to attend university classes for no academic credit.
- The Senior Auditors program is open to听Colorado residents ages 55 and over.
We welcome motivated teenagers age 16听or older to enroll in ALTEC听language classes. Please note that these classes are designed for adult learners and may include听adult topics, for example how to order wine at a restaurant. A parent or guardian must complete the 听prior to the youth registering for classes.
ALTEC policies have been reviewed by听the CU Boulder Youth Programs Coordinator. Our faculty have completed the听Promoting Safe Interactions with Youth training and have received guidelines to follow when minors are enrolled in their class.
As our regular classes meet for a total of 20 hours, your learning is fully dependent on attending as many听sessions as possible. We appreciate your commitment not only to your own learning, but also to your classmates who depend on your presence to practice the language during pair and group work activities.听
Remote classes are taught on .
Here are a few options for parking, but you can also take the bus to Broadway and Euclid (stops 12432 & 12433).听For up-to-date parking maps听and pricing, visit the Parking & Transportation website.
- 罢丑别听贰耻肠濒颈诲听辫补谤办颈苍驳听驳补谤补驳别听is an hourly pay-to park option and typically has space available.
- Lot 204 is in front of the Euclid garage and lot 208 is closest to our building. Both are available after听5pm. Note that lot 208 is also used by museum visitors, and may be full.
- Lot 306 is about a 10鈥�15 minute walk from CASE, where we've relocated the HIVE, and is the next closest hourly pay-to-park option.
- Alternatively, you can potentially find free street听parking听on the streets south of CASE or to the west on the Hill.
No, you don't need a textbook to take an ALTEC class!听ALTEC language classes use Canvas, an听online learning platform, to host the class syllabus, documents, online links, interactive games and assignments, discussion boards, practice quizzes and communication with the instructor. We believe using this robust online learning management system . This is integral to our program, as our classes are customized to meet our students' unique learning needs. Want to get a feel for what Canvas is like? Check it out in our听贵搁贰贰听听肠辞耻谤蝉别听to learn the basics in 7 languages.
ALTEC students are enrolled in the Canvas course prior to the start of class. Those not affiliated听with the CU Boulder campus听are asked a few additional questions during the registration process in order to issue them a and thus allow them to also be enrolled in the Canvas course.
Instructors may recommend learning guides听or provide other resources;听at the same time, students are听not required to purchase materials. Students enrolled in ALTEC language classes also have access to a large collection of language learning materials听蹿谤辞尘听The HIVE @ALTEC. Contact your instructor if you have specific questions.
All class sessions will be recorded and made available in Canvas only to students enrolled in that course. ALTEC recognizes that life happens, and don't want you to miss out on class time. We also find this is helpful for any learner wishing to review class explanations or discussions. You will have access to Canvas and these recordings for a full month after the course ends.
We encourage you to reach out to your instructor if you have questions or need extra support throughout the duration of your course.
ALTEC in-person and remote classes follow the same weather and emergency policies as CU Boulder's听main campus. ALTEC classes will not be canceled unless main campus closes early or for the entire day. If class should be canceled due to instructor emergency or illness, the instructor will email the students directly. If any class should be canceled, the instructors will communicate with students to see whether an听additional class can be scheduled.
How to find information in an emergency
- On your mobile device鈥擶atch for text or e-mail alerts in the case of a campus closure or if there is a threat to personal safety.
- On your computer鈥擶atch for alert pop-ups on your computer for information regarding campus safety - .
- On the web鈥擵isit听听for detailed campus closure and emergency information and updates.
- On the phone鈥擟all the campus info line at 303-492-INFO (4636) for recorded information and updates relating to campus alerts.
- By e-mail鈥擟heck your official university e-mail after an emergency for support and resource information.
- On social media鈥擫ike听听and follow听听补苍诲听听on Twitter.
ALTEC is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to all. Tuition for our regular semester classes is $275听and our classes are open to adults worldwide!听CU affiliates (current faculty, staff and听students) receive a听$50 discount.
The ALTEC language classes program was initially set up as a type of benefit for CU personnel. As part of the university's internationalization efforts, this program receives a small amount of financial support from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, which enables us to subsidize the tuition for听CU affiliates during our regular semester classes. We welcome alumni, retirees,听spouses,听dependents and all others to register at our standard rate.
Payment with credit card is required at the time of registration.听This payment will appear on your credit card statement as "UNIV OF COLORADO EVENTS."听Please email alteclanguageclasses@colorado.edu if you need to use an alternative payment method or听if听you or your organization is interested in providing a tuition subsidy for employees and/or members.
The University of Colorado is committed to providing universal access to all of our classes and events. To start a converstaion about your access needs and potential听accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.) please email alteclanguageclasses@colorado.edu. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Some students choose to听register with Disability Services. To do so, please first submit听an as soon as possible.
You may contact us by the Thursday before classes begin to either听use your paid tuition in the following term or request a refund听minus a听$50听processing fee. In all other cases tuition is non-refundable.
Gift certificates are non-refundable听补苍诲听must be redeemed within one year of purchase.
If the class you signed up for is too simple or difficult, you may switch to another class offered during the same semester or another language, if space is available. View our placement guide for assistance with selecting the appropriate level. You may also contact the instructor for further guidance.
In the rare event of a canceled class, students will be notified by email on the Thursday before the start of classes and tuition will be refunded.
The International English Center provides English language classes, including a program听for front-line service employees at the 麻豆视频.听