Languages
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Textbook required unless otherwise noted. Textbooks available at the Campus Bookstore 914-347-3858; call for hours. Books can also be ordered online at www.sunywcc.bncollege.com
Japanese for Beginners
Learn to speak and convey messages that are essential in Japanese conversations including greetings, introductions, directions, shopping, and other common expressions of daily living. Learn the basics of Japanese in a short period.
CE-LANG 2020, 10 Sat., Jan. 22-Mar. 26, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #18538
Japanese Intermediate
Learn conversation patterns from our unique Japanese textbook. By memorizing model verbs, students can master the language quickly.
CE-LANG 2021, 10 Sat., Jan. 22-Mar. 26, 9:00-11:00 am, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #18539
Japanese Writing (Kana-Kanji) for Beginners
Learn to write a total of 512 symbols in this course: 420 Kanji, 46 Hiragana, and 46 Katakana. Easy-to-acquaint colloquial patterns with a wide variety of expressions are introduced with Kana and Kanji in the textbook published by the instructor. Prerequisite: Japanese-Beginners.
CE-LANG 2915, 10 Sat., Jan. 22-Mar. 26, 3:00-5:00 pm, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #18540
* Japanese textbooks can be ordered through the Campus bookstore (see above) or as an e-textbook for $9 per month from instructor
Mandarin Chinese
12 sessions, $259. R Chen.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., Jan. 22-Apr. 9, 9:00-11:00 am. #18442
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., Jan. 24-Apr. 11, 7:00-9:00 pm. #18443
Intermediate 1: CE-LANG 2902, Thurs., Jan. 20-Apr. 7, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #18444
Intermediate 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Fri., Jan. 21-Apr. 8, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #18445
French
13 Sat., Jan. 22-Apr. 30 (skip 2/26 & 4/16), $238. K Sands.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2500, 4:00-5:30 pm. #18495
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2910, 2:00-3:30 pm. #18496
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2501 11:00 am-12:30 pm. #18497
Advanced: CE-LANG 2502, 9:00-10:30 am. #83542
German
12 Sat., Jan. 22-Apr. 9, AAB-308. $238. A Leissl.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2700, 1:45-3:15 pm. #18501
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:15-1:45 pm. #18502
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 10:30 am-12:00 noon. #18503
Advanced: CE-LANG 2703, 9:00-10:30 am, (no textbook). #18504
Italian
Please note that the book for Beginning Levels 1, 2 and Intermediate Level 2, Buongiorno Italia! by Joseph Cremona, 2nd Edition, ISBN # 978-0-563-51945-4, needs to be ordered through Amazon.co.uk at least one week before the start of the class.
12 Sat., Jan. 22-Apr. 9, $238.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2401, 9:00-10:30 am. F Maddalena. #18730
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2402, 10:35 am-12:05 pm. F Maddalena. #18731
Intermediate Level 2: CE-LANG 2404, 9:00-10:30 am, GTW-140. J Spedaliere. #18529
Adv. Conversation & Grammar: CE-LANG 2406
Sec. A: 10:35 am-12:05 pm, GTW-140. J Spedaliere. #18530
Sec. B: 12:10 noon-1:40 pm. F Maddalena. #18732
Antologia del Cinema Italiano: Anthology of Italian
Four films will be presented in Italian for viewing, analysis and discussion. Contingent on time and availability, the selected films may be chosen from the following: “Caterina va in citta” (2003); “La ragazza del lago” (2007); “Saturno contro” (2007); “Giorni e nuvole (2004)” and “La masseria delle allodole” (2007), Il divo (2008), and Caos calmo (2007).
CE-FILM 2015, 12 Sat., Jan. 22-Apr. 9, 12:15-1:45 pm, GTW-140. $238. J Spedaliere. #18531
Portuguese
8 Sessions, 7:30-10:00 pm, $238. E Almeida.
Beginning: CE-LANG 2010, Tues., Jan. 18-Mar. 8. #18727
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2009, Wed., Jan. 12-Mar. 2. #18728
Advanced: CE-LANG 2015, Fri., Jan. 21-Mar. 11, (no textbook). #18729
American Sign Language
$238 (+ textbook). Optional Textbook: Master! ASL with DVD by Jason E Zinza, purchase at Amazon.com, ISBN: # 13 978-1881133209
ASL 1: Includes basic grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the deaf community.
CE-LANG 1000, 10 Thurs., Jan. 27-Mar. 31, 6:00-8:00 pm. A Kogan. #18548
ASL 2: Expands vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, and cultural awareness. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects. Prerequisites: ASL 1 or permission from the instructor.
CE-LANG 1001, 10 Thurs., Jan. 27-Mar. 31, 6:00-8:00 pm. I Kogan. #18547
Ven Canta Con Migo (Come Sing with Me)
Singing is the easiest way to learn a Romance language. Come learn Spanish through song!
CE-LANG 2118, 10 Fri., Mar. 11-May 13, 6:30-8:30 pm, $238 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #18509
Russian
12 sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm, $259. M Bolgova.
Beginning: This course is designed for those who want to understand and speak Russian. Develop basic skills in grammar, writing, reading and conversation. Language study involves both everyday life situations and cultural training.
CE-LANG 2800, Mon., Jan. 24-Apr. 18 (skip 2/14). #18704
Intermediate: This course is for students with a basic knowledge of Russian language. During the session we will continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension through reading, writing, and intensive conversational practice.
CE-LANG 2803, Tues., Jan. 25-Apr. 19 (skip 2/15) #18705
Advanced: For those who have completed a study of the basics of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension. No textbook.
CE-LANG 2804, Thurs., Jan. 20-Apr. 14 (skip 2/17). #18706
Spanish
10 sessions, $238 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee payable to instructor except as below).
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. E Vernon-Buffa.
Sec. A: Sat., Mar. 12-May 14, 9:15-11:15 am. #18511
Sec. B: Mon., Mar. 7-May 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. #18512
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. E Vernon-Buffa.
Sec. A: Sat., Mar. 12-May 14, 11:15 am-1:15 pm. #18513
Sec. B: Tues., Mar. 8-May 10, 6:30-8:30 pm. #18514
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2106
Sec. A: Sat., Jan. 22-Mar. 26, 9:00-11:00 am, AAB-511, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #18446
Sec. B: Thurs., Mar. 10-May 12, 6:30-8:30 pm (no textbook). E Vernon-Buffa. #18515
Advanced: CE-LANG 2107, Sat., Jan. 22-Mar. 26, 11:15 am-1:15 pm, AAB-511, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #18447
Cuentos Cortos (Short Stories)
An intermediate course that focuses on Spanish short stories. Discover the beauty of each story as you discuss the themes and culture within each and improve your Spanish-speaking ability.
CE-LIT 2008, 10 Wed., Mar. 9-May 11, 6:00-8:00 pm. $238 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #18510