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NEW! American Sign Language, Introduction
This slower-paced course provides a basic introduction of American Sign Language (ASL) fundamental concepts and functions through a culturally enriched learning environment. Participants will learn the basic functioning of fingerspelling and how to introduce themselves through this manually spoken language. No textbook is required. (Because this course is selfsupporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) 10 hours. $65.

36309 T 5/28–6/25 5:30–7:30 p.m. OCSDC 103
36308 W 5/29–6/26 5:30–7:30 p.m. CEC 604
36331 T 7/9–8/6 5:30–7:30 p.m. OCSDC 103
36332 W 7/10–8/7 5:30–7:30 p.m. CEC 604

Conversational Spanish II

Continue to improve your ability to communicate in any situation with this intermediate-level Spanish course that integrates vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation into situational conversations. Conducted mostly in Spanish, this course is designed to increase your confidence in speaking and in understanding others in a business or daily-life setting. During class meetings, students practice communicating about a variety of topics, such as art, culture, business, and current events. Conversational Spanish I is recommended prior to taking this course. 24 hours. $69

36106 TTh 5/21–7/11 10 a.m.–Noon CEC 604

Beginning Spanish Language Program

Spanish is a critically important global language you can use for work, travel, and socializing. With nearly 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide and a growing number in the United States, the ability to speak Spanish may provide you greater job opportunities or aid 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 very little or no Spanish language exposure. This college-level, 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. ACP Plazas Chapters 1-10, ISBN # 978-1-42827-869-1 is the required textbook, and a Spanish/English dictionary is recommended. 70 hours. $195

36105 TTh 5/21–8/13 6–9 p.m. SBB 314

Spanish is Fun Book I

Learning a second language has become a key educational component for career and personal enhancement in the global economy. This beginning Spanish language course enhances your job opportunities and adds to your scope of intercultural understanding, while developing skills in communication, reading, writing, and listening. It is designed for students with no previous experience in Spanish or whose experience does not make placement in a higher level Spanish course advisable. This new course combines and replaces Spanish is Fun Book I Lively Lessons for Beginners 4th Edition, ISBN # 978-1-56765-815-6 is the required textbook. 48 hours. $124

36107 Sat 6/1–8/17 9 a.m.–1 p.m. CEC 605

Spanish is Fun Book II

This course is a continuation of the introductory level course featuring increased emphasis on vocabulary enrichment, grammar, and reading comprehension. Spanish is Fun Book II, Lively Lessons for Advancing Students, 2nd Edition, ISBN # 978-1-56765-485-1 is the required textbook. 48 hours. $124

36104 Sat 6/1–8/17 10 a.m.–1 p.m. CEC 605

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