Languages
Fall 2024
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. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-LANG 2020, 10 Sat., Sept. 7-Nov. 9, 3:00-5:00 pm, KNC-4, $210 (+ textbook, sold by instructor at the start of the class). C Blodgett. #97920
Mandarin Chinese
10 sessions $280. R Chen.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., Sept. 14-Nov. 30, 9:00-11:00 am, GTW-229. #98218 Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., Sept. 9-Nov. 25, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-5. #98219
Intermediate Level 1: CE-LANG 2902, Wed., Sept. 11-Nov. 27, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4. #98220
Intermediate Level 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Thurs., Sept. 12-Dec. 5, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4. #98221
French (REMOTE)
13 Sat., Sept. 7-Dec. 21 (skip 10/5 and 11/30), $290 (+ textbook). K Sands.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2500, 4:00-5:30 pm. #97774
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2910, 2:00-3:30 pm. #97775
Intermediate Level 1: CE-LANG 2501, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. #97776
Advanced: CE-LANG 2502, 9:00-10:30 am. #97777
Italian
The book for Beginning Levels 1 & 2 is Buongiorno Italiano! by Joseph Cremona, 2nd ed., ISBN # 978-0-563.51945-4, order through Amazon.co.uk at least one week before the start of the class. The book for Interm. Level 1, Sei Pronto…A Migliorare by Barbara Carbon & Susanna Pastorino, 2012 ed., ISBN #978-0 98463267-2-5; The book for Adv. Conversation Sec. A, Sei Pronto…A Perfezionarti? By Barbara Carbon, ISBN # 978-0 9824845-0-0 need to be ordered from the publisher at www.edizionifarinelli.com, one week before the start of the class. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: 12 Sat., Sept. 7-Dec. 7 (skip 10/5 & 12). $280.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2401, 9:00-10:30 am, GTW-137 (Sept. 14: GTW-368), F Maddalena. #97820
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2402, 10:35 am-12:05 noon, GTW-137 except Sept. 14: GTW-368., F Maddalena. #97821
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2403, 9:00-10:30 am, GTW-135 except Sept. 14: TEC-100. J Spedaliere. #97817
Adv. Conversation and Grammar
CE-LANG 2406
Sec. A: 10:35 am-12:05 pm, GTW-135 (Sept. 14: TEC-100), J Spedaliere. #97818
Sec. B: 12:10 noon-1:40 pm, GTW-137 (Sept. 14: GTW-368), F Maddalena. #97822
Spanish
Beginning Spanish covers basic grammatical structures, common phrases & vocabulary necessary for short conversations. The recommended text will suffice for both classes & beyond At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: 10 Sat., Sept. 7-Nov. 9, CLA-102, $260 (+ textbook). M Khalil. Beginning Level 1:CE-LANG 2104. 9:00-11:00 am. #97807
Beginning Level 2:CE-LANG 2105. 11:15-1:15 pm. #97808
Antologia del Cinema Italiano
Anthology of Italian Cinema At the dawn of the present century, a young generation of innovative dynamic directors, screenwriters and actors joined a proven veteran corps of Italian cinematographers to advance the art of the film. With profound respect for the maestri of the past, the up-and-coming, talented filmmakers succeeded in this endeavor by exploring new worlds and offering the movie-going public a fascinating film experience with a uniquely distinct perspective. Representing this synergetic advancement in Italian cinematic history, four very intriguing and diverse films will be presented in Italian (with English subtitles) for viewing, analysis and discussion. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-FILM 2015, 12 Sat., Sept. 7-Dec. 7 (skip 10/5 & 12), 12:15-1:45 pm, GTW-135 (Sept. 14: TEC-100), $280. J Spedaliere. #97819
German (HYBRID)
12 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 11/30), GTW-374. A Leissl Beginning Level 1: For students who have no previous knowledge of German or who would like to review the basics of German grammar and vocabulary. CE-LANG 2700, 1:45-3:15 pm, $280. #97924
Beginning Level 2: For students who have taken the Beginning Level 1 course or who have some basic knowledge of German. CE-LANG 2701, 12:15-1:45 pm, $280. #97935
Intermediate: For students who have a good knowledge of basic vocabulary and grammar. We will work on improving conversational skills and grammar, read and discuss stories based on everyday life in German-speaking countries. Textbook provides access to online exercises. CE-LANG 2702, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, $280. #97936
Advanced: For advanced students who would like to practice their conversational skills and improve their grammar while discussing current topics. All material will be provided, including links to video. CE-LANG 2703, 8:30-10:30 am, $310. #97938
New Students can purchase their books and workbooks directly from the instructor at class time. The cost is $35. No books are required for the Advanced Course
Russian
Beginning: For those who want to understand and speak IN-PERSON Russian. Develop basic skills in grammar, writing, reading and conversation. Language study involves both everyday life situations and cultural training. CE-LANG 2800, 12 Mon., Sept. 9 – Nov. 25, 7:00-9:00 pm, GTW-137, $310, (+ textbook). M Bolgova. #97983
Intermediate (REMOTE): 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, 12 Tues., Sept. 10 – Nov. 26, 7:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+textbook). M Bolgova. #97984
Advanced (REMOTE): basics of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension. CE-LANG 2804, 12 Thurs., Sept. 12 – Dec. 5 (skip 11/28), 7:00-9:00 pm. $310. M Bolgova. #97985
American Sign Language
ASL 1: Signing Naturally Level 1 includes fingerspelling, numbers, key vocabulary, and grammar. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-LANG 1000, 10 Weds., Sept. 11-Nov. 13, 6:00-8:00 pm, KNC-5, $240 (+ textbook). S McKitty. #97996
ASL 2: Signing Naturally Level 2 ASL literature vocabulary and definitions, narrative structure, transitions, grammar, classifiers, and sentence structure are covered. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-LANG 1001, 10 Sat., Sept. 7-Nov. 9, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, Room TBD, $240 (+ textbook). S McKitty. #98091