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Contact

Shannon Hahn
Chair/Instructor
Phillips (Building 3), room 105D
919-536-7200, ext. 8019
hahns@durhamtech.edu

Language (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Students can broaden their worldview and gain valuable professional skills by learning a language at Durham Tech. Continuing Education language courses are offered in a variety of languages and are suitable for professionals seeking to build language skills for job advancement as well as community members interested in learning for travel or personal enrichment. Students will develop communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the cultures who use the language.

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.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
91162
6/19 - 8/7
6/19 - 8/13
Internet
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W 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
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Online
91160
6/24 - 6/28
6/24 - 6/28
Main Campus
201
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M,T,W,TH,F 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
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Hybrid

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.
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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
90371
3/18 - 5/15
3/18 - 5/15
Main Campus
104
M 6:00:00 PM - 7:20:00 PM
W 6:00:00 PM - 7:20:00 PM
Classroom

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.
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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
93160
4/2 - 5/30
4/2 - 5/30
Main Campus
102
T 6:00:00 PM - 7:20:00 PM
TH 6:00:00 PM - 7:20:00 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
93546
6/11 - 8/6
6/11 - 8/6
Main Campus
129
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.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
90364
3/20 - 5/14
3/20 - 5/14
OCC
203
-
W 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
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Hybrid
91164
6/4 - 7/23
6/4 - 7/29
OCC
203
-
T 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
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Hybrid

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.
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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.
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FLI-3717AT Intermediate Heritage Spanish

This intermediate course is designed specifically for native or heritage speakers of Spanish with oral proficiency but little or no formal training in the language. Generally, these are learners who were raised in homes where Spanish was spoken. Students will develop increased competence in the oral and written standard varieties of Spanish in a context that focuses on the particular needs and strengths of heritage learners. Students will strengthen vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills while learning about cultural diversity and increasing their professional language skills. Students must take a placement test before enrolling. This course is taught in a hybrid format with a combination of in-person and online instruction. Interested students should contact CALAlanguages@durhamtech.edu for placement testing and registration information.
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FLI-3715C German II

This course builds on the concepts taught in German I and is appropriate for students with some previous experience with the German language. Students will develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in German in the present and past, as well as continue to learn about cultures of the German-speaking world. This course is offered fully online in an asynchronous format with weekly deadlines. Textbook required.
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FLI-3719D Arabic Intensive Reading and Writing

This intermediate level Arabic language course focuses on reading and writing while further developing students' vocabulary and grammar skills. Each week students will read, discuss and translate different authentic texts in Arabic from a variety of sources, such as excerpts from books, blogs, news, and other materials. Relevant grammar and vocabulary will be reviewed for each selection. This course is designed to support intermediate students' skill development and prepare them for further advanced study of the language. Students must demonstrate intermediate Arabic language skills including knowledge of reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic as determined by the instructor before enrolling. This course is taught fully online with scheduled meeting times. Students will need a computer with reliable access to the internet as well as a headset/microphone for use during online sessions. Interested students should contact CALAlanguages@durhamtech.edu for placement testing and registration information.
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FLI-3715D German I

This course is designed for students with little or no previous experience with the German language. Students will develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in German, as well as learn about cultures of the German-speaking world. This course is offered fully online in an asynchronous format with weekly deadlines. Textbook required.
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COM-3709L American Sign Language I

This beginning ASL course is for students with little or no background with the language. Students will develop basic expressive and receptive skills to communicate about themselves, their families, likes and dislikes, and daily activities. Students will also develop their understanding of Deafness and Deaf culture.
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Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

University Transfer