| Arabic, Beginning I – $55 |
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This introductory course is intended for students with little
or no knowledge in the language. Learn essential vocabulary and grammar
to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills
necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and
cultural insights are also presented. Textbook required. 30 hours.
| 6459 |
Sat |
6/7–8/16 |
9 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
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| NEW! Chinese,
Beginning II – $55 |
Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. Textbook required. 25 hours.
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| French,
Beginning I – $55 |
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Gain the basic skills and essentials of grammar and enjoy
elementary conversations. This course is designed for adults who have
no previous instruction in French. Textbook required. 25 hours.
| 6421 |
MW |
6/2–7/9 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| French,
Beginning II – $55 |
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Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. Textbook required. 25 hours.
| 3877 |
TTh |
4/22–5/22 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
CHHS |
| 6476 |
TTh |
7/15–8/21 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| German,
Beginning I – $55 |
This course can help persons who are doing
business with German companies, planning to travel, or simply desiring
to learn about the customs and culture of Germany. Study basic grammar,
pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn useful everyday expressions and
phrases from a native instructor. Textbook required. 25 hours.
6422 |
MW |
6/2–7/9 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
5841 |
W |
6/11–8/13 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
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| German,
Beginning III – $55 |
Continue to build basic skills and essentials of grammar and enjoy elementary conversations. This course is designed for adults who have had basic instruction in German. Textbook required. 25 hours.
5842 |
M |
6/9–8/11 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
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| Italian,
Beginning I – $55 |
This introductory course is intended for students with little or no knowledge in the language. Learn essential vocabulary and grammar to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. Textbook required. 25 hours.
6413 |
T |
5/20–8/5 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| Portuguese,
Beginning I – $55 |
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Students develop language skills, while studying the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language within a cultural context and in a comfortable and fun environment. Speaking, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and cultural awareness are developed through an innovative, communicative approach. The popular culture of Brazil is analyzed through music, film, children’s books, and short pieces of fiction and non-fiction. The course is conducted in Portuguese. The professor, of course, makes exceptions for students who need assistance; but this relaxed submersion in the language really works. Textbook required. 25 hours.
| 6427 |
W |
6/4–8/20 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| Portuguese,
Beginning II – $55 |
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Students build on basic language skills, continuing to study the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language within a cultural context and in a comfortable and fun environment. Speaking, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and cultural awareness are developed through an innovative, communicative approach. The popular culture of Brazil is analyzed through music, film, children’s books, and short pieces of fiction and non-fiction. The course is conducted in Portuguese. The professor, of course, makes exceptions for students who need assistance; but this relaxed submersion in the language really works. 25 hours.
| 6456 |
Th |
6/5–8/28 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| Russian,
Beginning I – $55 |
This course can help persons who are doing business with Russian companies, planning to travel, or simply desiring to learn about the customs and culture of Russia, along with study of basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn useful everyday expressions and phrases. 25 hours.
| 6463 |
MW |
6/9–7/21 |
6–8 p.m. |
OCC |
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| NEW! Spanish Immersion Program – $125 |
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This program provides participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish-speaking culture and language. Improving communication between English and Spanish speakers and exposing English speakers to the culture of the Hispanic world raise global awareness and cultural sensitivity.
The program is divided into two parts, language and culture. Focus on learning elementary Spanish and every-day basic conversation to develop basic verbal communication skills in Spanish. Lunch at a Hispanic restaurant is included and is considered a part of the immersion process. In the afternoon, students reconvene to attend presentations on different aspects of the Hispanic world; some possible topics include art, music, dance, literature, current events, geography, cross-cultural studies, politics, healthcare, and pop culture. 30 hours.
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| Spanish
Language Courses, Beginning Levels I-IV |
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Learn Spanish at Durham Technical Community College. The
Continuing Education Division offers classes in four levels of
Beginning Spanish. These levels become progressively more advanced,
building on the skills learned from the prior course. Spanish I and II
are designed for students with no or little previous exposure to the
Spanish language. Spanish III and IV are more advanced and help better
prepare you for the specialized or intermediate-level course. These
courses allow you to gain the fundamentals necessary to pursue further
Spanish study. Textbook required. Each class is 25 hours. 2.5 TRCs.
| Spanish,
Beginning I – $55* |
| 5435 |
M |
6/2–8/11 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
NDC 204 |
| 6411 |
TTh |
5/20–6/26 |
10 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
| 6423 |
MW |
6/2–7/14 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
| 6444 |
T |
6/3–8/19 |
10 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
| 6449 |
W |
6/4–8/27 |
6–8 p.m. |
NCM* |
| 6462 |
Sat |
6/7–8/30 |
10 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
| 5836 |
T |
6/10–8/12 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
| 5438 |
MTWThF |
6/16–6/27 |
9:30 a.m.–noon |
NDC 206 |
| 5837 |
Sat |
6/21–8/16 |
9 a.m.–noon |
OCSDC |
| 5838 |
MW |
7/22–8/20 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
| *Cost for NCM site is $65. |
| Spanish,
Beginning II – $55 |
| 5431 |
T |
5/20–8/5 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
NDC 206 Canceled |
| 6418 |
T |
5/27–8/12 |
10 a.m.–noon |
DCSL |
| 6445 |
M |
6/2–8/18 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
| 6442 |
TTh |
6/3–7/15 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
| 6471 |
TTh |
7/8–8/14 |
10 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
| Spanish,
Beginning III – $55 |
6458 |
Sat |
6/7–8/2 |
9 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
5839 |
Th |
6/12–8/14 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
6472 |
TTh |
7/8–8/14 |
10 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
6477 |
MW |
7/16–8/25 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
| Spanish,
Beginning IV – $55* |
6469 |
TTh |
7/1–8/12 |
6–8 p.m.
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CEC |
| Spanish,
Intermediate V – $55 |
| 5840 |
TTh |
7/22–8/21 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
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| Conversational
Spanish |
Improve your ability to communicate in any situation with this intermediate-level Spanish class that integrates vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation into situational conversations. Conducted in Spanish, this transition class is designed to increase your confidence in speaking and in understanding others in a business or daily-life setting. Cultural differences, customs, and various regional dialects are also discussed to increase student awareness of the Spanish-speaking environment. Content specific to the makeup of the class may be discussed as time allows. Intermediate-level fluency is recommended prior to taking this course. Textbook required. 25 hours.
| Conversational Spanish,
Beginning I – $55 |
| 5843 |
M |
6/2–8/4 |
6–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
5844 |
Sat |
6/21–8/16 |
1–4 p.m. |
OCSDC |
| Conversational Spanish,
Beginning II– $55 |
| 3771 |
MW |
4/28–6/9 |
6:30–8:30 p.m. |
CEC |
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| Beginning Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I –
$55 |
This introductory Spanish course is intended for health care professionals with little or no knowledge of the language. This course focuses on helping students develop listening and oral skills by using real-life medical scenarios closely coupled with clear Spanish grammar explanations and relevant vocabulary. 25 hours.
| 6412 |
TTh |
5/20–6/26 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| Beginning Spanish for Healthcare Professionals II –
$55 |
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Continue increasing your Spanish vocabulary and grammar. This course is designed for health care professionals to communicate with the growing Hispanic population, so that they can communicate respectfully and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. 25 hours.
| 6473 |
TTh |
7/8–8/14 |
6–8 p.m. |
CEC |
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| NEW! Spanish Literature – $55 |
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This is an intermediate/advanced-level class that includes poetry and prose, fiction and nonfiction, from 20th and 21st century Latin American writers. Students study their works for vocabulary and grammar usage, as well as for elements of style and interpretation of meaning. Join us to read some of the best contemporary literature as we improve our ability to communicate in Spanish. 25 hours.
| 3829 |
TTh |
4/22–5/29 |
12:30–2:30 p.m. |
CEC |
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ONLINE!
Spanish for Real Life
– $60
REFRESHER COURSE for those with previous
Spanish Language Experience. |
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This courses uses, ¡Trato hecho!, an innovative beginning Spanish program that emphasizes the features of the vocabulary needed for everyday communication in students’ communities or in the workplace. The course provides materials that are organized into compact and functional sections that students can use to test their abilities and apply new material before progressing to the next level. The course also fosters students’ understanding of Hispanic cultures and their growing importance in the world by providing contexts that emphasize the usefulness of Spanish in daily life in North America as well as when traveling around the world. Audio components are infused throughout the coursework so the students can listen to vocabulary and grammar as well as practice with models for pronunciation. A Spanish-English dictionary of the student’s choice is strongly suggested. Textbook required. Required prerequisites: At least a minimal beginning level of Spanish proficiency will help students receive the most benefits from this structured, self-paced, and self-motivated course. Students must have access to a computer, Microsoft Word for word processing, an Internet browser, a working email address, and be comfortable navigating the web. To register,
email conedonline@durhamtech.edu 50 hours.
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| Teaching Foreign Language and ESL – The Basics – $55 |
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This course covers “the nuts and bolts” of grammar and sound. Exploring the basic structure of language, this course creates the foundation from which you learn to teach English as a second language. Discover the secrets of successful foreign language/ESL instruction. Gain knowledge on learning styles and learning modalities; multiple intelligences; and how to use music, movement, props, visuals, and games in your classroom. Also explore the applications of reading and writing, cultural variations, issues, and trends in ESL as well as teaching methodologies. Textbook required. 25 hours.
| 6569 |
Sat |
5/31–8/9 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
CEC |
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