Languages
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Spring 2023
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. 7-Mar. 11, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $240 (+ textbook*). C Blodgett. #19983
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. 7-Mar. 11, 9:00-11:00 am, $240 (+ textbook*). C Blodgett. #19984
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. 7-Mar. 11, 3:00-5:00 pm, $240 (+ textbook*). C Blodgett. #19985
*Japanese in 30 weeks I Romaji Course 7th edition, hard copy is available at the SUNY WCC Bookstore and this one book covers all courses Beginner, Intermediate and Advance. E-textbook is available for $9.80 per month from the instructor. The previous 6th Edition is also acceptable.
Mandarin Chinese
12 sessions, $260. R Chen.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., Jan. 28-Apr. 15, 9:00-11:00 am (+ textbook). #19979
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., Jan. 23-Apr. 10, 7:00-9:00 pm (+ textbook). #19980
Intermediate 1: CE-LANG 2902, Wed., Jan. 25-Apr. 12, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #19981
Intermediate 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Thurs., Jan. 26-Apr. 13, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #19982
French
13 Sat., Jan. 7-Apr. 15 (skip 2/18 & 25), $245 (+ textbook). K Sands.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2500, 4:00-5:30 pm. #19940
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2910, 2:00-3:30 pm. #19941
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2501 11:00 am-12:30 pm. #19942
Advanced: CE-LANG 2502, 9:00-10:30 am. #19943
and German
Offered on zoom and in-person at the same time! 12 Sat., Jan..21-Apr. 15 (skip 4/8), GTW-374, $240. A Leissl.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2700, 1:45-3:15 pm. #19931
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:15-1:45 pm. #19932
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 10:30 am-12:00 noon. #19933
Advanced: CE-LANG 2703, 9:00-10:30 am, (no textbook). #19934
Italian
Please note that the book for Beginning Levels 1, 2 and Intermediate Level 1, Buongiorno Italia! by Joseph Cremona, 2nd Edition, ISBN # 978-0-563-51945-4, needs to be ordered through Amazon, Ebay, etc., at least one week before the start of the class.
12 Sat., Jan. 21-Apr. 15 (skip 4/8), $240.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2401, 9:00-10:30 am, GTW-237. F Maddalena. #19935
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2402, 10:35 am-12:05 pm, GTW-237. F Maddalena. #19936
Intermediate Level 2: CE-LANG 2404, 9:00-10:30 am, GTW-140. J Spedaliere. #19948
Adv. Conversation & Grammar:
CE-LANG 2406
Sec. A: 10:35 am-12:05 pm, GTW-140, (no textbook). J Spedaliere. #19937
Sec. B: 12:10 noon-1:40 pm, GTW-237, (no textbook). F Maddalena. #19947
Ven Canta Conmigo (Come Sing with Me)
Singing is the easiest way to learn a Romance language. Come learn Spanish through song!
CE-LANG 2118, 10 Fri., Jan. 6-Mar. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm, $240 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #19998
Antologia del Cinema Italiano: Anthology of Italian Cinema
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: “La chiavi di casa” (2004); “La masseria delle allodole” (the Lark Farm) (2007); “Giorni e nuvole” (2007); “Caos calmo” (2008)” and “Gomorra” (2008), and “Vincere” (2009).
CE-FILM 2015, 12 Sat., Jan. 21-Apr. 15 (skip 4/8), 12:15-1:45 pm, GTW-140. $238. J Spedaliere. #19949
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. (+ textbook) CE-LANG 2800, Mon., Feb. 6-Apr. 24. #20052
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. (+ textbook) CE-LANG 2803, Tues., Feb. 7-Apr. 25. #20053
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., Feb. 2-Apr. 20. #20054
American Sign Language
ASL 1: Includes basic grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the deaf community.
CE-LANG 1000, 10 Wed., Jan. 25-Mar. 29, 6:00-8:00 pm,
GTW-137, $240 (+ textbook). P Ditimi. #20027
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 Wed., Jan. 25-Mar. 29, 8:15-10:15 pm, GTW-137, $240 (+ textbook). P Ditimi. #20042
Spanish
10 sessions, $240 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee payable to instructor except as below).
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. E Vernon-Buffa.
Sec. A: Sat., Jan. 7-Mar. 11, 9:00-11:00 am. #19992
Sec. B: Mon., Jan. 23-Mar. 27, 6:30-8:30 pm. #19993
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. E Vernon-Buffa.
Sec. A: Sat., Jan. 7-Mar. 11, 11:15 am-1:15 pm. #19994
Sec. B: Tues., Jan. 3-Mar. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. #19995
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2106, (no textbook or materials fee).
Sec. A: Sat., Jan. 14-Mar. 18, 9:00-11:00 am, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #20002
Sec. B: Thurs., Jan. 5-Mar. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. E Vernon-Buffa. #19996
Advanced: CE-LANG 2107, Sat., Jan. 14-Mar. 18, 11:15 am-1:15 pm, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #20003
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. 1-May 3, 6:30-8:30 pm. $240 (+ textbook, and $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #19999