Languages

• Sign Language I
• Sign Language II
• Conversational Spanish I
• Conversational Spanish II
• Spanish for Health Care Workers
• Conversational Chinese I
• Conversational Chinese II
• Conversational Italian I

Sign Language I
Join the increasing number of people who are learning to talk with their hands. Learn basic sign communication, the alphabet, and information about deafness in America. You will learn a vocabulary of approximately 250 signs.

Text required.

Instructor: Susan Bussard, Audiologist (bio)
CRN: 20109
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 14 - November 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $139

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Sign Language II

• improve speed and accuracy of receptive and expressive finger-spelling
• increase sign vocabulary
  

Prerequisite: Sign Language I or equivalent knowledge.

Instructor: Susan Bussard, Audiologist (bio)
CRN: 20110
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 9 - 30 (no class Nov. 25)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $139

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Conversational Spanish I
Learn how to speak Spanish that is used in everyday situations. You will learn basic conversational structure, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

Text required.

Instructor: Cheryl McKay (bio)
CRN: 20111
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 6 - 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Conversational Spanish II
This builds on the basic skills learned in Spanish I and continues to build vocabulary and fluency.

Prerequisite: Conversational Spanish I or equivalent knowledge.

Instructor: Cheryl McKay (bio)
CRN: 20112
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 10 - December 8 (no class Nov. 26)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Spanish for Health Care Workers
This class is designed for nurses, doctors, health care administrators, front desk workers, and anyone working with Spanish-speaking patients. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers job titles, admissions and intake, insurance forms, body parts and organs, medical history, patient examination, discharge instructions, and common injuries and accidents.

Text required.

Instructor: Cheryl McKay (bio)
CRN: 20155
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 26 - November 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Conversational Chinese I
Do you need to know basic Chinese for business or travel? You will be introduced to the basic grammar and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication. This course adopts a multifaceted approach to help you gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese so you communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.

Text required.

Instructor: Julie Wu (bio)
CRN: 20113
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 13 - November 5, 7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Conversational Chinese II
Continue to develop your listening and speaking skills in the Chinese language. Additional vocabulary is introduced.

Prerequisite: Conversational Chinese I.

Instructor: Julie Wu (bio)
CRN: 20114
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 12 - December 10 (no class Nov. 26)
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Conversational Italian I
Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the Italian language. At the end of the course, you will:

• understand the instructor’s explanations and commands as well as short presentations on familiar topics with frequent explanations/clarifications
• understand short, authentic texts related to travel, advertisements, and brief descriptions
• engage in brief conversations on topics mostly related to self and surroundings
• write short essays on familiar topics using the structures and vocabulary learned in the classroom

Text required.

Instructor: Gianinna Pianalto, EdD
CRN: 20115
Saturdays, Oct. 3 – Nov. 21, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $149

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