Languages
To register please call 914-606-6830 and press option 1. 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
Fall 2020
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., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $230 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #90141
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., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 9:00-11:00 am, $230 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #90142
Japanese Advanced
Understand the complex levels of expressions in Japan’s class society. Learn to speak and convey messages that are used with friends and family, in business and in high-level social interactions in Japan. The grammatical structure is systematized into a group of nineteen model verbs from which all other verbs can be conjugated and automatically reproduced with ease… the quickest way to master Japanese!
CE-LANG 2022 10 Fri., Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 5:00-7:00 pm, $230 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #90143
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., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 3:00-5:00 pm, $230 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #90144
Mandarin Chinese
12 sessions, Room TBD, $250. R Chen.
- Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., Sept. 19-Dec. 5, 9:00-11:00 am. #90210
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., Sept. 14-Nov. 30, 7:00-9:00 pm. #90211
- Intermediate 1: CE-LANG 2902, Wed., Sept. 16-Dec. 2, 7:00-9:00 pm. #90212
- Intermediate 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Thurs., Sept. 17-Dec. 10 (skip 11/26), 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #90213
French
10 Sat., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, $230. K Sands.
- Beginning Level 1, CE-LANG 2500, 9:00-11:00 am. #90137
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2910, 11:15 am-1:15 pm. #90138
- Intermediate: CE-LANG 2501, 1:30-3:30 pm. #90139
- Advanced: CE-LANG 2502, 3:45-5:45 pm. #90140
German
12 Sat., Sept. 12-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28), $230. A Leissl.
- Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2700, 1:45-3:15 pm. #90053
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:15-1:45 pm. #90054
- Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 10:30 am-12:00 noon. #90056
- Advanced: CE-LANG 2703, 9:00-10:30 am (no textbook). #90057
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., Sept. 12-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28), $230.
- Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2401, 9:00-10:30 am. F Maddalena. #90180
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2402, 10:30 am-12:00 noon. F Maddalena. #90181
- Intermediate Level 1: CE-LANG 2403, 9:00-10:30 am. J Spedaliere. #90177
- Adv. Conversation & Grammar: CE-LANG 2406
- Sec. A: 10:35 am-12:05 pm. J Spedaliere. #90178
- Sec. B: 12:00 noon-1:30 pm. F Maddalena. #90182
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: “L’ora di religione” (2002); “Angela” (2002); “Buongiorno, notte” (2003); “Io non ho paura” and “Ricordati di me” (2003).
- CE-FILM 2015, 12 Sat., Sept. 12-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28), 12:15-1:45 pm, $230. J Spedaliere. #90179
Portuguese
8 Sessions, 7:00-9:30 pm, $230. C Pereira.
- Beginning: CE-LANG 2010, Mon., Sept. 14-Nov. 2, Room TBD. #90244
- Intermediate: CE-LANG 2009, Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Room TBD. #90245
- Advanced: CE-LANG 2015, Wed., Sept. 16-Nov. 4, (no textbook). #90246
American Sign Language
$230 (+ textbook).
- ASL 1: Includes basic grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the deaf community.
- CE-LANG 1000, 10 Thurs., Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 6:00-8:00 pm. A Kogan. #90321
- 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., Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 6:00-8:00 pm. I Kogan. #90322
Canta Conmigo
Singing is the easiest way to learn a Romance language. Come learn Spanish through song!
- CE-LANG 2118, 10 Fri., Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm, $230 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #90154
Russian
12 sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm, $250. M Bolgova.
- Beginning: 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., Sept. 21-Dec. 7. #90197
- Intermediate: Requires a basic knowledge of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension through reading, writing, and intensive conversational practice.
- CE-LANG 2803, Tues., Sept. 22-Dec. 8. #90198
- Advanced: For those who have completed a study of the basics of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension through reading, writing, and intensive conversational practice.
- CE-LANG 2804, Thurs., Sept. 24-Dec. 17 (skip 11/26). #90199
Spanish
10 sessions, $230 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor).
- Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. E Vernon-Buffa.
- Sec. A: Mon., Sept. 14-Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. #90149
- Sec. B: Sat., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 9:15-11:15 am. #90150
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. E Vernon-Buffa.
- Sec. A: Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 pm. #90151
- Sec. B: Sat., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 11:15 am-1:15 pm. #90152
- Intermediate: CE-LANG 2106
- Sec. A: Sat., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 9:00-11:00 am, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #90021
- Sec. B: Thurs., Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. E Vernon-Buffa. #90153
- Advanced: CE-LANG 2107, Sat., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 11:10 am-1:10 pm, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #90022
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., Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm, $230 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #90155
Spring 2021
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. 23-Mar. 27, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #21321
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. 23-Mar. 27, 9:00-11:00 am, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #21322
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. 23-Mar. 27, 3:00-5:00 pm, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #21323
Mandarin Chinese
12 sessions, Room TBD, $259. R Chen.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., Jan. 23-Apr. 10, 9:00-11:00 am. #21569
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., Jan. 25-Apr. 12, 7:00-9:00 pm. #21570
Intermediate 1: CE-LANG 2902, Wed., Jan. 20-Apr. 7, 7:00-9:00 pm (no textbook). #21571
Intermediate 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Thurs., Jan. 21-Apr. 8, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #21572
French
10 Sat., Jan. 23-Mar. 27, $238. K Sands.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2500, 11:15 am-1:15 pm. #21508
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2910, 1:15-3:15 pm. #21509
Intermediate/Advanced: CE-LANG 2501, 9:00-11:00 am. #21510
German
12 Sat., Jan. 23-Apr. 17 (skip 4/3), Room TBD, $238. A Leissl.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2700, 1:45-3:15 pm. #21433
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:15-1:45 pm. #21434
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 10:30 am-12:00 noon. #21435
Advanced: CE-LANG 2703, 9:00-10:30 am (no textbook). #21436
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. 23-Apr. 17 (skip 4/3), $238.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2401, 9:00-10:30 am, AAB-141. F Maddalena. #21554
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2402, 10:35 am-12:05 noon, AAB-141. F Maddalena. #21555
Intermediate Level 2: CE-LANG 2404, 9:00-10:30 am, AAB-137. J Spedaliere. #21513
Adv. Conversation & Grammar: CE-LANG 2406
Sec. A: 10:35 am-12:05 pm, AAB-137. J Spedaliere. #21514
Sec. B: 12:10 noon-1:40 pm, AAB-141. F Maddalena. #21556
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: “L’ora di religione” (2002); “Angela” (2002); “Buongiorno, notte” (2003); “Io non ho paura” and “Ricordati di me” (2003).
CE-FILM 2015, 12 Sat., Jan. 23-Apr. 17 (skip 4/3), 12:15-1:45 pm, AAB-137. $238. J Spedaliere. #12515
Portuguese
8 Sessions, 7:00-9:30 pm, $238. C Pereira.
Beginning: CE-LANG 2010, Mon., Mar. 15-May 3, Room TBD. #21597
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2009, Tues., Mar. 16-May 4, Room TBD. #21598
Advanced: CE-LANG 2015, Wed., Mar 17-May 5, Room TBD, (no textbook). #21599
American Sign Language
$238 (+ textbook). Optional Textbook: Master!
ASL with DVD by Jason E Zinza, purchased 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. 21-Mar. 25, 6:00-8:00 pm. A Kogan. #21430
ASL 2: Expands vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, and cultural awareness. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects. Prerequisites: ASL 1 or permission from the instructor.
E-LANG 1001, 10 Thurs., Jan. 21-Mar. 25, 6:00-8:00 pm. I Kogan. #21431
Russian
12 sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm, $259. M Bolgova.
Beginning: 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. 25-Apr. 12. #21359
Intermediate: Requires a basic knowledge of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension through reading, writing, and intensive conversational practice.
CE-LANG 2803, Tues., Jan. 19-Apr. 6. #21360
Advanced: For those who have completed a study of the basics of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension through reading, writing, and intensive conversational practice.
CE-LANG 2804, Thurs., Jan. 21-Apr. 8. #21361
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., Jan. 20-Mar. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm,
Room TBD, $238 (+ textbook and $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #21521
Spanish
10 sessions, $238 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee payable to instructor at first class).
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. E Vernon-Buffa.
- Sec. A: Sat., Jan. 23-Mar. 27, 9:15-11:15 am, Room TBD. #21517
- Sec. B: Mon., Jan. 25-Mar. 29, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room TBD. #21518
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. E Vernon-Buffa.
- Sec. A: Tues., Jan. 19-Mar. 23, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room TBD. #21507
Sec. B: Sat., Jan. 23-Mar. 27, 11:15 am-1:15 pm, Room TBD. #21519
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2106
Sec. A: Sat., Jan. 23-Mar. 27, 9:00-11:00 am, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #21428
Sec. B: Thurs., Jan. 21-Mar. 25, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room TBD. E Vernon-Buffa. #21520
Advanced: CE-LANG 2107, Sat., Jan. 23-Mar. 27, 11:15 am-1:15 pm, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #21429
Ven Canta Conmigo
Singing is the easiest way to learn a Romance language. Come learn Spanish through song!
CE-LANG 2118, 10 Fri., Jan. 22-Mar. 26, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room TBD, $238 (+ textbook and $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #21522