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.comSummer 2022
Summer 2022
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., June 11-Aug. 6, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #7021
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., June 11-Aug. 6, 9:00-11:00 am, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #7022
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., June 11-Aug. 6, 3:00-5:00 pm, $238 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #7023 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, Tues., June 7-Aug. 23, 7:00-9:00 pm. #7009
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Wed., June 8-Aug. 24, 7:00-9:00 pm. #7010
- Intermediate 1: CE-LANG 2902, Thurs., June 9-Aug. 25, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #7011
- Intermediate 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Fri., June 10-Aug. 26, 7:00-9:00 pm, (no textbook). #7012
German
9 Sat., June 11-Aug. 13, AAB-308. $238. A Leissl.
- Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #7621
- Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 9:30-11:30 am. #7622
Portuguese
8 Sessions, 7:30-10:00 pm, $238. E Almeida.
- Beginning: CE-LANG 2010, Tues., June 7-July 26. #7015
- Intermediate: CE-LANG 2009, Thurs., June 9-July 28. #7016
- Advanced: CE-LANG 2015, Fri., June 10-July 29, (no textbook). #7017
American Sign Language
10 sessions. $238 (+ textbook).
- ASL 1: Includes basic grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the deaf community. CE-LANG 1000, 10 Wed., June 8-Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm. P Ditimi. #7748
- 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., June 7-Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. P Ditimi. #7749
Russian Intensive
9 sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm, $186 (+ textbook). 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 2801, Mon., June 6-Aug. 8 (skip 7/4). #7809
- 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 2802, Tues., June 7-Aug. 9. #7810
- 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 2914, Wed., June 1-July 27. #7811
Spanish
10 sessions, $238 (+$5 materials and extra help fee payable
to instructor except as below).
Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. E Vernon-Buffa.
- Sec. A: Mon., June 6-Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 pm. #7653
- Sec. B: Sat., June 11-Aug. 13, 9:15-11:15 am. #7654
Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. E Vernon-Buffa.
- Sec. A: Tues., June 7-Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. #7655
- Sec. B: Sat., June 11-Aug. 13, 11:15 am-1:15 pm. #7656
Intermediate: CE-LANG 2106
- Sec. A: Sat., June 11-Aug. 13, 9:00-11:00 am (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #7013
- Sec. B: Thurs., June 9-Aug. 11, 6:30-8:30 pm (+ $5.00 optional materials and extra help via text and email). E Vernon-Buffa. #7657
Advanced: CE-LANG 2107, Sat., June 11-Aug. 13, 11:15 am-1:15 pm, (no textbook or materials fee). M Khalil. #7014
Ven Canta Con Migo
Singing is the easiest way to learn a Romance language. Come learn Spanish through song!
CE-LANG 2118, 10 Fri., June 10-Aug. 12, 6:00-8:00 pm, $238 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #7659
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., June 8-Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm. $238 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). E Vernon-Buffa. #765