Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). This course is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn the ASL manual alphabet and simple sentence structures. This course has been approved by Durham Public Schools for license renewal credit. Textbook may be required. 20 hours. 2.0 TRCs.

Continue to build on your skills from Beginning American Sign Language. The focus is on refining the use of basic ASL sentences. Students learn routine communicative functions of the language. Information about the deaf community is included. This course has been approved by Durham Public Schools for license renewal credit. Textbook may be required. Prerequisite: American Sign Language I, Beginning or permission of the program coordinator. 20 hours. 2.0 TRCs.

This course can help persons who are doing business with Chinese companies, planning to travel, or simply desiring to learn about the customs and culture of China. Study basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn useful everyday expressions and phrases from a native instructor. 24 hours.

Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. Textbook required. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) 25 hours.

This course is designed for students with little or no background in Farsi language who are looking to gain the basic tools required for communication with native speakers. Students complete the course with the foundational vocabulary and grammar required to conduct casual conversations with native Farsi speakers, a basic comprehension of reading and writing simple documents, and a good understanding of Iranian Muslim culture. Because
this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) Textbook required. 24 hours.

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. 24 hours.

Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. Textbook required. 24 hours.

This course is designed for students with little or no previous experience with the German language. It covers the spoken language, elements of grammar, reading for comprehension, and an introduction to German culture. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) Textbook required. 24 hours.

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. 24 hours.

Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. Textbook required. 24 hours.

Students continue to build on basic language skills and study the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language within a cultural context in a comfortable and fun environment. The course is conducted in Portuguese. The professor makes exceptions for students who need assistance. 24 hours.

Spanish is a critically important global language you can use during work, travel, and socializing. With almost 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide and a growing number in the United States, the ability to speak Spanish provides you with greater job opportunities and aids you in travels abroad. The Beginning Spanish Language Program is designed for students, adult learners, and working professionals who wish to develop proficiency in Spanish to enhance their academic and career opportunities.

The Beginning Spanish Language Program is for students with little or no Spanish language exposure. This faster-paced course provides students with an integrative approach to language learning. Students focus on pronunciation, diction, grammar, vocabulary, and reading as well as beginning conversation and writing. Textbook required. 70 hours.

This program is for students who have completed Beginning Spanish levels I-V and are ready for a more challenging study of the Spanish language. Students must have an intermediate level of reading, writing and verbal Spanish and have completed Beginning Spanish I-V or the Beginning Spanish Language Program. Upon completion of the coursework, students are able to schedule the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Test (OPI). The ACTFL OPI ratings are recognized by many Fortune 500 companies, U.S. government agencies, and by the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACTFL OPI is a standardized procedure for global assessment of functional speaking ability. For some specific job openings, applicants are required to test their skills and abilities to determine whether they meet the job requirements. Textbook required. 70 hours.

This is a REFRESHER COURSE for those with previous Spanish language experience.

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. Audio components are infused throughout the coursework. Students can listen to vocabulary and grammar and practice with models for pronunciation.

A Spanish-English dictionary of the student’s choice is strongly suggested. Textbook required. Required prerequisite: At least a beginning level of Spanish proficiency. Students must have access to a computer, Microsoft Word, an Internet browser, a working email address, and be comfortable navigating the web.To register, email conedonline@durhamtech.edu 50 hours.

This very career-oriented course is designed for beginners who, in their roles as health care professionals, must communicate with patients and families whose native language is Spanish. Students become skilled at understanding reactions of Spanish-speaking people to everyday situations; learn to express, in simple Spanish, what they need to communicate; and develop a beginning level reading and writing ability. Students also develop
an understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultural attitudes as they relate to health care. No grammar to learn, no rules to memorize, and no prior Spanish experience necessary. Textbook required. 24 hours.

This industry-specific course was developed to help elementary, middle, and high school teachers and school staff communicate effectively on a basic level with Spanish-speaking students and parents. This course offers "bite-size" terms and phrases relevant to daily class activities, communication with parents, and problems or emergencies. No grammar to learn, no rules to memorize, and no prior Spanish experience necessary. This course has been approved by the Durham Public Schools for license renewal credit. Textbook required. 24 hours. 2.4 TRCs.

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 24 hours.

These intermediate courses provide vocabulary expansion and a review of basic grammatical structures introduced in the beginning levels. Emphasis is on the continued development of Spanish language skills through study and discussion. Students learn strategies to improve reading comprehension and fundamental writing skills. Textbook is not required. 24 hours.

The purpose of these courses is to develop Spanish language conversational ability by providing students with additional opportunities to practice speaking and listening skills. It also complements prior Spanish language courses by reinforcing the grammar, vocabulary, and cultural points presented in those courses. Emphasis is on oral practice. Textbooks are not required.