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ACCESS works with many Universities and Colleges across Alberta to bring you great programming - programming that enhances the learning experience and helps you on your way to an educated life.

So, watch TV. Enroll in that course you always wanted to take. On ACCESS it’s never too late to learn.

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A Haunting A Haunting   |   Religious Perspectives on Death and the Afterlife  |  University of Calgary  |
This course will study the issues surrounding the finality of death and the hope of an afterlife as expressed by diverse religious traditions throughout the ages. These studies will take us from the cosmological (religious world view) belief systems of primitive man, through to modern religious thought expressed within secular society. The religions studied will provide perspectives within historical and cultural contexts in order for the student to gain a working knowledge of the complexity and sophistication that has evolved over millennia concerning these issues.
Alberta Primetime Alberta Primetime   |   Broadcaster Diploma Program  |  Mount Royal University  |
Expanding beyond the realm of radio and television, our two-year Broadcasting diploma also equips you with the tools and skills needed to work within the increasingly popular trend of using video and audio technologies in corporate, non-profit and web-based settings.  With a wealth of industry-specific experience, our instructors provide training in both radio and television. You receive the education and experience needed to make an informed decision about the direction of your career.
Beautiful Freestyle Oil Painting Beautiful Freestyle Oil Painting   |   Art 10/20/30  |  Amiskwaciy Academy and Metro Continuing Education  |
Art provides the students with the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the visual arts. Students will
study such topics as sketching, drawing, paints (acrylic and water colours) and three-dimensional works
(sculptures).
Best of Travel Magazine Best of Travel Magazine   |   Travel Counsellor  |  Robertson College  |
Students gain industry knowledge in a hands-on, computerized environment. The program is endorsed by CITC Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (Educational Standards Division).  Robertson graduates are employed in travel agencies, major airlines, tour companies and hotels.
Books Into Film Books Into Film   |   Introduction to the Study of Film  |  Mount Royal University  |
This course surveys the history of narrative film from its beginnings to the present. Students will view and discuss, historically and aesthetically, approximately 10 major films, paying particular attention to their "film language". The influence of technology, film theories and criticism will, where appropriate, be considered. Written assignments will offer students practice in film analysis. In sections of the course taught by Dr. Mario Trono, film's relationship to visual culture in general will be studied in relation to ACCESS Television's Movies Worth Watching.
Castle Castle   |   Reading the Popular  |  Mount Royal University  |
This course examines the historical development of popular literary forms, including but not limited to persistent characters, themes, and narrative structures. These forms will be studied especially in genre fiction constructed for a trans-Atlantic mass readership in the twentieth century such as mystery, romance, horror, etc. and in related non-print media as well.
Cold Case Cold Case   |   Broadcast Production I  |  Lethbridge College  |
This course is limited to Broadcast Journalism students. It provides an introduction to television equipment and its proper use and care. Emphasis is on use, care and troubleshooting for television equipment maintenance.
Cooking with Class Cooking with Class   |   Culinary Arts  |  NAIT  |

NAIT’s School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts has been providing skilled graduates to the Hospitality industry for close to 40 years. The school trains over 500 students per year in various hospitality-related programs.

Criminal Minds Criminal Minds   |   Criminology  |  Grant MacEwan University  |
Criminology is the search for and explanation of general patterns or regularities characterizing the law-breaking behaviour of individuals. The course is an introduction to the sociological study of crime and a critical appraisal of theoretical explanations and methods of conducting research.
Daily Planet in the Classroom Daily Planet in the Classroom   |   Edmonton Public Schools  |  Edmonton Public Schools  |
Edmonton Public School Board provides a wide array of educational choice to over 75,000 students in the Edmonton municipal area.  The mission of Edmonton Public Schools is to ensure that all these students have access to, and can find success in, a program of study that suits their learning style and interest.
Destinos Destinos   |   Spanish for Beginners  |  Athabasca University  |

This course introduces students to the basic elements of the Spanish language. Together with its complement SPAN 201, this course will enable a student to speak and write simple Spanish in a range of everyday situations.

Divine Life Divine Life   |   Hospitality Management  |  NAIT  |

NAIT's School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts has been providing skilled graduates to the hospitality industry for more than 40 years. Our graduates can be found around the world, putting their NAIT education to work.

The school trains more than 500 students a year in its various programs. Our students benefit from industry-experienced faculty, comprehensive, up-to-date curriculum and the state-of-the-art Hokanson Centre for Culinary Arts.

Documentaries on ACCESS Documentaries on ACCESS   |   Digital Media Design  |  NAIT  |

The Computer Systems Technology and Digital Media Design Programs have merged to form the new Digital Media and IT program.  Applicants interested in either of these legacy programs are directed to DMIT for further information.

Existing students of DMD should continue to refer to this area of the website for details pertaining to their third and fourth semester courses.

French in Action French in Action   |   French for Beginners  |  Athabasca University  |

French for Beginners I is designed for students who wish to begin learning French. French 100 will help become familiar with the foundation of the French language and will help you develop the four basic language skills of reading, writing, aural comprehension, and speaking.

 

Historylands Historylands   |   Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation  |  Lakeland College  |
Learn outdoor leadership/guiding and business skills, and be a valuable part of a tourism business or as the owner of your own venture. With nature interpretation, environmental sciences and natural history background, you will help visitors safely explore backcountry living and have outdoor adventures. Even with little or no outdoor experience, you will learn the basics of practical guiding skills and progress to skills that make you a competent outdoor professional.
Homicide File Homicide File   |   Police and Security Criminal Investigation  |  Grant MacEwan University  |
This course focuses on the processes used when conducting criminal investigations.  The methods of obtaining and assessing information through interviewing, investigative photography, note taking and report writing, incident scene drawing and crime scene search techniques are studied and applied.
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It's Just Food It's Just Food   |   Healthy U  |  Alberta Health and Wellness  |

This web site has been developed to give Albertans access to current, evidence-based information about healthy eating and active living choices and factors that affect health. The site is designed to help visitors find reliable health information and encourage them to live healthier lifestyles.

 

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Late Night with Jimmy Fallon   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order: Criminal Intent   |   Reading the Popular  |  Mount Royal University  |
This course examines the historical development of popular literary forms, including but not limited to persistent characters, themes, and narrative structures. These forms will be studied especially in genre fiction constructed for a trans-Atlantic mass readership in the twentieth century such as mystery, romance, horror, etc. and in related non-print media as well.
Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU   |   Religion and Pop Culture  |  Concordia University College of Alberta  |
Critical analysis of religious ideas and imagery presented in pop culture including the media of television, comedy, sports, consumerism, advertising, film, fashion, literature, comic books, technology, music and internet.
My Green House My Green House   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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NAIT Newswatch NAIT Newswatch   |   Radio & Television Arts  |  NAIT  |
The Radio and Television - Television program takes a hands-on approach to training students. Instructors provide students with optimum learning experiences through intensive training, ensuring competence of all operational aspects of electronic media. Students have the opportunity to take on job functions normally found in television stations. A professional standard of both performance and content is achieved by students in this unique learning environment.
Nip/Tuck Nip/Tuck   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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Raising the Bar Raising the Bar   |   The Television Age  |  Athabasca University  |
CMNS 423 introduces students to the technology, politics, economics, philosophy, ideology, and morality of television. Students are asked to look critically behind the scenes of the television world and discern the various patterns of industry structure and thematic content. Students require access to a television. Some course components are available online as an optional delivery mode.
Road To Avonlea Road To Avonlea   |   Marriage and Family  |  The Kings University College  |
A study of the structures and forms of marriage and family as they developed historically and culturally in various societies. The course analyzes the contemporary functioning of marriage and family.
School of Chef School of Chef   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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Shimmy Shimmy   |   Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being  |  University of Alberta  |
Sport science, kinesiology, physical education, physical activity and health, recreation, and tourism studies — you'll find a wealth of exciting learning and research opportunities at the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. 
Simple Fresh Delicious Simple Fresh Delicious   |   Culinary Arts  |  NAIT  |

NAIT’s School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts has been providing skilled graduates to the Hospitality industry for close to 40 years. The school trains over 500 students per year in various hospitality-related programs.

Situation Critical Situation Critical   |   Nursing Theory III: Advanced  |  Bow Valley College  |
This course focuses on the nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills required to care for a client with complex health care issues. The nursing process and conceptual framework of the program are used to inform holistic nursing care. The students will have the opportunity to plan the nursing care of medical/surgical clients. The role of the licensed practical nurse in other health care settings will also be introduced.
Struggle for Democracy Struggle for Democracy   |   Communication in History  |  Athabasca University  |
The course is designed to familiarize students with specific skills in the area of communication and active listening. Emphasis is on personal well-being with individual responsibility towards an holistic approach to health for families and communities.
Taste Buds Taste Buds   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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The Colbert Report The Colbert Report   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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The Criminal Mind The Criminal Mind   |   Police and Security Criminal Investigation  |  Grant MacEwan University  |
This course focuses on the processes used when conducting criminal investigations.  The methods of obtaining and assessing information through interviewing, investigative photography, note taking and report writing, incident scene drawing and crime scene search techniques are studied and applied.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart The Daily Show with Jon Stewart   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Ellen DeGeneres Show   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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The Middle The Middle   |   Marriage and Family  |  The Kings University College  |
A study of the structures and forms of marriage and family as they developed historically and culturally in various societies. The course analyzes the contemporary functioning of marriage and family.
The Naked Archaeologist The Naked Archaeologist   |   Archaeology, Historiography and the Bible  |  Concordia University College of Alberta  |
Interdisciplinary relationship between archaeology (material remains/artifacts), historiography (the processes of writing history) and biblical texts in both the Old and New Testaments - as well as their interface with the documentary media and especially television.
The New Adventures of Old Christine The New Adventures of Old Christine   |   Reading the Popular  |  Mount Royal University  |
This course examines the historical development of popular literary forms, including but not limited to persistent characters, themes, and narrative structures. These forms will be studied especially in genre fiction constructed for a trans-Atlantic mass readership in the twentieth century such as mystery, romance, horror, etc. and in related non-print media as well.
The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries   |   Reading the Popular  |  Mount Royal University  |
This course examines the historical development of popular literary forms, including but not limited to persistent characters, themes, and narrative structures. These forms will be studied especially in genre fiction constructed for a trans-Atlantic mass readership in the twentieth century such as mystery, romance, horror, etc. and in related non-print media as well.
Through the Lens Through the Lens   |   Film and Genre  |  Athabasca University  |
Film and Genre looks at the historical, economic, political and social factors that influence filmmaking, particularly genre films. The course explores the possibilities and the limitations of genres, and looks at some of the criticism that has dealt with the area over the years.
TMZ TMZ   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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Truth, Duty, Valour Truth, Duty, Valour   |   Canadian Studies  |  Vimy Ridge Academy  |
Our Canadian Studies program is dedicated to promoting student leadership, citizenship and outdoor education experiences. High academic performance is balanced with alternative programming opportunities in music, drill and outdoor pursuits.
White Collar White Collar   |   Popular Culture and the Media  |  Athabasca University  |
This course introduces students to the field of cultural studies, as well as the relationship between popular culture and the media. Students will be asked to look critically at movies, television, radio, and print, in order to ponder a number of important questions. To what extent do the media lead or follow trends in popular culture? The emphasis in the course is on examining cultural artifacts as artistic objects seen in the light of various socio-political contexts. 
Wife Swap Wife Swap   |   Course Connection Unavailable  |  No Institution Available  |
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Anne White
Instructor, Western Religions, Nature of Religion
Cheryl Dalmer
Instructor, Digital Media and IT
Cindy Barratt
Instructor
Dr. Bill Anderson
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Dr. David Long
Professor of Sociology
Dr. Joanne C. Minaker
Faculty Member, Sociology Department
Dr. Mario Trono
English Literature and Film Studies
George Gallant
Instructor School of Media and Design
Jacques Benoit
Course Designer for Athabasca University
Jan Henderson
Humor Expert
Käthe Lemon
Instructor
Larry Reese
Head Of Performance, Motion Picture Arts
Margo Husby
Communication and Culture Instructor
Maya Dalecio
Instructor
Nicola Simpson Khullar
Communication Studies Instructor
Peter J. Roccia
Chairman, Applied Communications
Rino Bulfone
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Trudi Ohki
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