Personal Enrichment
Language & Writing Courses
Program Overview
Taking non-credit courses in language and/or writing can provide you with a range of personal and professional benefits, from improved communication skills to career advancement and personal growth.
Explore your interests in Spanish and/or writing.
Learn in a fun, supportive environment.
Courses are offered in the evening for your convenience.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
There are several benefits of taking our language and writing courses:
Improved communication skills: Language and writing courses can help you improve your ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and in speaking.
Enhanced cognitive abilities: Learning a new language or improving writing skills has been shown to have cognitive benefits, such as improved memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Cultural awareness: Learning a new language can provide you with a deeper understanding of other cultures and perspectives.
Personal growth: Learning a new language or improving writing skills can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, providing you with a sense of personal accomplishment and growth.
Program Courses
Please click the course titles below for details.
Note: 2026 courses will be announced in early December.
Student Testimonial
Through the Landscape & Garden Design Certificate, I was able to cultivate the skills and best techniques necessary to properly design and install my own landscape and hardscape concepts. Moreover, I acquired a much more expansive knowledge of local resources, including the instructor’s extensive proprietary plant selection list for our East Tennessee growing zones, which truly made my dream garden outstanding.
Mary Woody, Former Landscape and Design Certificate Student
Meet Your Instructors
Ronald Browning
Ronald Browning has taught UT non-credit courses in Spanish for several years.
Jody Dyer
Jody Dyer, owner and CEO of Knoxville-based Crippled Beagle Publishing and Story Mountain Media, guides individuals through every step of the author journey—from idea to published and profitable. Dyer earned a bachelor’s degree in finance at the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction at Lincoln Memorial University. She has helped over 400 people reach personal and professional goals through the power of the written word.
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Explore your interests in Spanish or writing.
