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
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. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 10/26, 11/2 & 30), 1:00-3:00 pm, Room TBD, $230 (+ $25 for textbook, purchased from instructor at first class). C Blodgett. #87399
Japanese Intermediate: Intensive
Learn conversation patterns from our unique Japanese textbook. By memorizing model verbs, students can master the language quickly.
CE-LANG 2021, 10 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 10/26, 11/2 & 30), 3:30-5:30 pm, Room TBD, $230 (+ $25 for textbook, purchased from instructor at first class). C Blodgett. #87400
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 is through this model verb system.
CE-LANG 2022 10 Fri., Sept.13-Dec. 6 (skip 10/25, Nov. 1 & 29), 5:30-7:30 pm, Room TBD, $230 (+ $25 textbook, purchased from instructor at first class). C Blodgett. #87841
Mandarin Chinese
12 sessions, Room TBD, $250. R Chen.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., Sept. 14-Nov. 30, 9:00-11:00 am, GTW-135. #87529
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., Sept. 9-Nov. 25, 7:00-9:00 pm, AAB-311. #87530
Intermediate 1: CE-LANG 2902, Wed., Sept. 11-Nov. 27, 7:00-9:00 pm, GTW-140 (no textbook). #87531
Intermediate 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Thurs., Sept. 12-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28), 7:00-9:00 pm, GTW-140 (no textbook). #87532
French
10 sessions, $230. M Maurin.
Beginning: CE-LANG 2500, Sat., Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 9:00-11:00 am, Room TBD. #87920
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2501, Sat., Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Room TBD. #87921
German
12 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 11/30), AAB-306, $230. A Leissl.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2700, 1:45-3:15 pm. #87468
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:15-1:45 pm. #87469
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 10:30 am-12:00 noon. #87473
Advanced: CE-LANG 2703, 9:00-10:30 am (no textbook). #87475
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.co.uk at least one week before the
start of the class.
12 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 11/30), $230.
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2401, 9:0010:30 am, GTW-141. F Maddalena. #87362
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2402, 10:30 am-12:00 noon, GTW-141. F Maddalena. #87363
Intermediate Level 1: CE-LANG 2403, 9:00-10:30 am, GTW-137. J Spedaliere. #87356
Adv. Conversation & Grammar: CE-LANG 2406
Sec. A: 10:35 am-12:05 pm, GTW-137. J Spedaliere. #87357
Sec. B: 12:00 noon-1:30 pm, GTW-141. F Maddalena. #87364
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: “Malena” (2000); “La stanza del figlio” (2001); “L’ultimo bacio” (2001); “Luce dei miei occhi” (2001); “Pinocchio” (2002); and “Respiro” (2002).
CE-FILM 2015, 12 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 11/30), 12:15-1:45 pm, GTW-137, $230. J Spedaliere. #87361
Portuguese
10 Sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm, $230. C Pereira.
Beginning: CE-LANG 2010, Mon., Sept. 16-Nov. 18, GTW-140. #87519
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2009, Tues., Sept. 17-Nov. 19, AAB-505. #87520
Advanced: CE-LANG 2015, Wed., Sept. 18-Nov. 20, GTW-141 (no textbook). #87527
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. 12 & 19, Oct.3-Nov. 21, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room TBD, A Kogan. #87588
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 Tues., Sept. 10-Nov. 19 (skip 10/29), 6:00-8:00 pm, AAB-306. I Kogan. #87589
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, Tues., Sept. 17-Dec. 3. GTW-135. #87562
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, Mon., Sept. 23-Dec. 9. GTW-135. #87563
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. 12-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28). Room TBD. #87564
Spanish
10 sessions, $230 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor).
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. E Vernon-Buffa.
Sec. A: Mon., Sept. 16-Nov. 25 (skip 10/14),
6:30-8:30 pm, AAB-305. #87411
Sec. B: Sat., Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 9:15-11:15 am, AAB-512. #87412
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. E Vernon-Buffa.
Sec. A: Mon., Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm, GTW-137. #87413
Sec. B: Sat., Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 11:15 am-1:15 pm, AAB-512. #87414
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2106
Sec. A: Thurs., Sept. 19-Nov. 21, 6:30-8:30 pm, GTW-137. E Vernon-Buffa. #87415
Sec. B: Sat., Sept. 14-Nov. 16, 9:00-11:00 am, Room TBD (no textbook or materials fee).
M Khalil. #87517
Advanced: CE-LANG 2107, Sat., Sept. 14-Nov. 16, 11:10 am-1:10 pm, Room TBD (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #87518
Canta Conmigo
Singing is the easiest way to learn a Romance language. Come learn Spanish through song!
CE-LANG 2118, 10 Fri., Sept. 20-Nov. 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD, $230 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #87416
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. 18-Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm, AAB-511, $230 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #87417