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Fall 2008 Brochure - Language

ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
This course is for advanced students who have completed ASL III or equivalent and who want to develop ASL skills. Topic will include Classsifiers, ASL idioms and English idioms, ASL Non-manual Markers and other grammar elements. Supplemental ASL grammar text recommended but not required.
LNG1807
6/11/2008-6/30/2008, 6 sessions
6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Days: MW
JAMES SKVORAK
* CTC , $119

ADVANCED CHINESE
**NEW**
By now you can hold a simple conversation with others and can begin to write a few words or phrases. But there is much more to learn. Continue to build your vocabulary
and conversational skills while learning more about the Chinese culture.
LNG1844
9/15/2008-11/24/2008, 10 sessions
7:45 PM-9:45 PM, Days: M
CHONGCHUN CHEN
* CTC, $129

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
This basic course is intended for those with no experience with American Sign Language. Students will be introduced to everyday signs, ASL grammar, fingerspelling, numbers and Deaf culture. The course will be taught with minimum voicing but will use overhead screen, writing and handouts. The expected outcome is that students will develop basic sign language for communication. There will be a final exam for student evaluation. A text is recommended but not required.
LNG1800
9/15/2008-10/8/2008, 8 sessions
6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Days: MW
JAMES SKVORAK
* CTC B121, $119

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
This course will continue with ASL grammar, fingerspelling, numbers and Deaf culture. Upon completion, students who
score well on the exam will have general communication skills. The same text recommended but not required. Prerequisite:Passing score on the ASL I exam.
LNG1804
10/15/2008-11/10/2008, 8 sessions
6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Days: MW
JAMES SKVORAK
* CTC B121, $119

CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN
An introduction to Italian with basic grammar and practical expressions needed when traveling to Italy. Some writing and reading also included.
LNG1814
9/22/2008-12/1/2008, 10 sessions
7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Days: M
GEORGE ALESSIO
* CTC D320, $129

CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE III
This course will utilize the grammar and signs learned in ASL I & II. The course will consist of stories, games and exercises to enhance the student's skills. There will be no voicing. Signs generated from the students' stories will be incorporated in the curriculum. Students scoring well on their evaluation will have developed community social signing skills. Prerequisite: Passing score on the ASL II exam.
LNG1806
11/12/2008-12/8/2008, 7 sessions
6:30 PM-8:45 PM, Days: MW
JAMES SKVORAK
* CTC A105, $119

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
An introduction to the Spanish language with conversation, reading, writing and some elements of the culture included. Text required.
LNG1808
9/16/2008-10/16/2008, 10 sessions
7:15 PM-9:15 PM, Days: TuTh
JOSE M. OJEDA
* HENRY CR 2, $129

FRENCH - LEVEL I
Join in on a lively study of conversational French for the beginner. Emphasis will be on building vocabulary, practical expressions and helpful hints for the traveler. TEXT BOOK
LNG1824
9/23/2008-12/2/2008, 10 sessions
7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Days: Tu
KATHY ACKERMAN
* CTC D319, $129

FRENCH - LEVEL II
Continue to build upon your vocabulary, pronunciation skills, and reading and writing skills in this continuation of French - Level I. More nouns, more verbs and more conversation.
LNG1825
10/1/2008-11/19/2008, 8 sessions
7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Days: W
KATHY ACKERMAN
* CTC E114, $99

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INTERMEDIATE CHINESE
**NEW**
Continue to build upon the vocabulary and phrases you have learned in the beginner class. Instructor will lead you in more class conversation along with a discussion of
cultural topics.
LNG1843
9/15/2008-11/24/2008, 10 sessions
5:45 PM-7:45 PM, Days: M
CHONGCHUN CHEN
* CTC, $129

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
Continue to practice your Spanish skills as you build upon your existing vocabulary. More cultural elements will be covered, as well as sentence formation and proper tenses
for verbs. Text required.
LNG1810
10/21/2008-11/25/2008, 10 sessions
7:15 PM-9:15 PM, Days: TuTh
JOSE M. OJEDA
* HENRY CR 1, $129

INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC
Begin at the beginning with a basic course in the Arabic language. Learn to recognize letters and words and begin to speak simple words and phrases. Text required.
LNG1840
9/18/2008-11/20/2008, 10 sessions
6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Days: Th
LULWA ABURAMADAN
* CTC C210, $129

INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE **NEW**
Both the spoken language, written symbols and the culture will be brought to this beginner level class. Practice common words and phrases that will allow you to converse in Chinese. Learn some tips for traveling, whether for business or pleasure.
Text required.
LNG1842
9/23/2008-12/2/2008, 10 sessions
6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Days: Tu
CHONGCHUN CHEN
* CTC E120, $129

INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN
An introduction to the Russian language with conversation, basic grammar, and culture emphasized. Practice for your job, travel or just for fun. Text required.
LNG1822
9/16/2008-11/25/2008, 10 sessions
6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Days: Tu
LARISA MINOT
* HENRY lobby conf.r, $129
 

 


 

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