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Contact
Mauricio Garcia-Vargas
Chair/Instructor
Phillips (Building 3), room 105D
919-536-7200, ext. 8034
garciavargasm@durhamtech.edu
Language (Continuing Education)
Short Term
FLI-3717AU Basic Spanish for Educators
This course is designed to provide educators with little or no knowledge of Spanish the language skills for communication with Spanish-speaking families in common school settings. Topics include language used in basic conversations, talking about family, managing the classroom, giving directions, and parent-teacher interactions. Students will also discuss relevant cultural themes. Throughout the course, participants will develop a personalized reference for future use with students and families.
FLI-3717AW Spanish Level 1A
This beginning Spanish course is for students with little to no background in the language and is the first in the series. Students will learn basic Spanish language skills to communicate about themselves, their families, likes and dislikes, and daily activities in the present tense using simple, formulaic sentences and questions. The course will teach skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while developing students' cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95600 |
1/11 - 3/1
1/11 - 3/1
|
Main Campus |
129
-
|
S 9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
-
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Hybrid | |
| 95599 |
1/13 - 3/10
1/13 - 3/10
|
Main Campus |
138
|
M 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
W 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
|
Classroom |
FLI-3717AX Spanish Level 1B
This second course in the Spanish language series builds on knowledge from Level 1A to further develop students' abilities to communicate in the present tense. Students will be able to discuss topics of daily life in more detail, discuss daily routines in the present tense, and ask and answer simple questions. Students at this level begin to be more creative with language and rely less on memorized phrases. The course will teach skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while further developing students' cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95601 |
3/17 - 5/7
3/17 - 5/7
|
Main Campus |
159
|
M 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
W 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
|
Classroom | |
| 96703 |
5/28 - 7/21
5/28 - 7/21
|
-
|
M 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
W 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
|
Online |
FLI-3717AY Spanish Level 2A
This third course in the Spanish language series builds on Level 1B by reviewing basic concepts of the language and applying them to a broader range of topics. Students will learn to discuss topics of daily life and routines in the past tense. Students at this level continue to increase their ability to create with language and rely less on memorized phrases. The course will teach skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while further developing students' cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95602 |
1/14 - 3/18
1/14 - 3/18
|
Main Campus |
131
|
T 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
TH 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
|
Classroom | |
| 95603 |
3/22 - 5/17
3/22 - 5/17
|
Main Campus |
129
-
|
S 9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
-
|
Hybrid |
FLI-3717AZ Spanish Level 2B
This fourth course in the Spanish language series builds on Level 2A to further develop students' ability to discuss familiar topics of daily life in the present and past tenses. Students at this level develop skills to narrate and express themselves using more complex sentences on a wider variety of topics. Students continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills as well as deeper cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95684 |
3/17 - 5/7
3/17 - 5/7
|
Main Campus |
138
|
M 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
W 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
|
Classroom |
FLI-3717BA Spanish Level 2C
This fifth course in the Spanish language series builds on Level 2B to further develop students' ability to discuss topics of daily life in the present and past tenses with increased detail and accuracy. Students at this level develop skills to narrate and express themselves using more complex sentences on a wider variety of topics. Students continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills as well as deeper cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96701 |
5/27 - 7/17
5/27 - 7/17
|
Main Campus |
137
|
T 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
TH 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
|
Classroom |
FLI-3717AV Basic Spanish for Healthcare
This course is designed to provide frontline medical professionals with little or no knowledge of Spanish with basic language skills for communication with Spanish-speaking patients and families in common medical settings. Topics include language used to gather general patient information, manage registration and intake, navigate the medical facility, and describe basic anatomy and symptoms. Students will also discuss cultural perspectives that affect communication with patients from Spanish-speaking areas. Students will learn to use language aids to serve patient needs and understand how to effectively work with professional interpreters.
FLI-3714M French I
This beginning French course is for students with little to no background in the language. Students will learn basic French language skills to communicate about themselves, their families, likes and dislikes, and daily activities in the present tense using simple, formulaic sentences and asking and answering simple questions. Students begin to be more creative with language and rely less on memorized phrases. The course will teach skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while developing students' cultural understanding of the French-speaking world.
FLI-3714N French II
This course builds on skills learned in French I by reviewing basic concepts of the language and applying them to a broader range of topics. Students at this level develop skills to narrate and express themselves using more complex sentences on a wider variety of topics in both present and past tenses. Students continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills as well as deeper cultural understanding of the French-speaking world.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95595 |
1/13 - 5/10
1/13 - 5/10
|
Internet |
213
|
M 2:00:00 PM - 3:15:00 PM
W 2:00:00 PM - 3:15:00 PM
|
Classroom |
FLI-3701AE Ukrainian I
This course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Ukrainian, focusing on developing basic communication skills. Topics include language for everyday conversations, greetings, talking about family, and an introduction to key aspects of Ukrainian culture, history, geography, and daily life. Suitable for both beginners and those seeking to deepen their understanding, the course covers essential grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills, allowing students to engage in simple conversations on common topics. Throughout the course, participants will build a personalized reference that can be used for travel, academic pursuits, or personal enrichment, making this a valuable gateway to learning and communicating in the fascinating Ukrainian language.