Beginning courses introduce correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary. Intermediate and Advanced classes develop the ability to speak, read, write and think in the language. Speaking is emphasized at all levels through conversation on everyday subjects and travel situations.
Text generally required. See below.
Classes start the week of Jan 4 and meet for 10 weeks unless noted below.
All classes listed on this page are in the Languages category for online registration.
Arabic, Beginning
Teacher bio/Class details This course is for real beginners and those with rudimentary exposure to the Arabic language. Topics covered will include the two layers of the Arabic alphabet, reading, writing, pronunciation of the sounds of its letters and words, practical and useful conversational skills, sentences and phrases, greetings, al-arqam Arabiyah (Arabic Numerals), definite/indefinite article, sun/moon letters, judhur (roots), awzan (word patterns) and al-muthanna (The Dual). This course is taught in Modern Fusha/MSA. Book information below.
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Section 224000
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Arabic
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$80
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Wed
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7:00-8:30pm
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Sarkis
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207 AHS
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French
Beginning
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Section 223000
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French Beg
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$80
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Thu
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6:15-8:15pm
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Louie
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211 AHS
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Intermediate
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Section 223200
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French Int
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$80
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Wed
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7:00-9:00pm
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Sy
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211 AHS
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Advanced
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Section 223400
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French Adv
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$80
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Tue
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7:00-9:00pm
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Sy
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211 AAS
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Italian
Teacher bio/Class details
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Section 225000
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Italian Beg 1
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$80
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Wed
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7:00-9:00pm
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Biasin
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205 AHS
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Section 225200
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Italian Beg 2
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$80
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Tue
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7:00-9:00pm
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Biasin
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205 AHS
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Section 225400
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Italian Int 1
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$80
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Thu
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7:00-9:00pm
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Biasin
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205 AHS
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Japanese
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Section 221000
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Japanese Beg 1
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$80
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Thu
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7:00-9:00pm
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Yamazawa
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202 AHS
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Section 221100
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Japanese Beg 2
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$80
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Tue
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7:00-9:00pm
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Yamazawa
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202 AHS
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Spanish
(Readings & Discussions)
Spanish Level 1 covers Chapters 1-5 in the basic Spanish grammar textbook. Level 2 covers Chapters 6-10. Level 3 covers Chapters 11-15. Level 4 covers Chapters 16-20.
Spanish Level 1
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Section 228000
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Spanish Lev 1
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$80
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tue
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7:00-9:00pm
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Madrid
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206 AHS
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Spanish Level 2
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Section 228200
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Spanish Lev 2
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$80
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Mon
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1:00-3:00pm
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Patel
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MAC
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Section 228201
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Spanish Lev 2
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$80
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Wed
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7:00-9:00pm
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Madrid
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206 AHS
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Spanish Level 3
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Section 228401
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Spanish Lev 3
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$80
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Thu
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7:00-9:00pm
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Madrid
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206 AHS
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Spanish, Conversational Beginning
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Section 228700
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Spanish Beg Conv
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$80
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Fri
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7:00-9:00pm
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Madrid
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206 AHS
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Spanish, Conversational Advanced
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Section 228800
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Spanish Adv Conv
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$80
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Wed
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7:00-9:00pm
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Ruiz
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104 AHS
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Language Books
Arabic
Teach Yourself Arabic, Jack Smart and Frances Altorfer (book + 2 CDs), McGraw-Hill
The Arabic Alphabet: How to Read and Write It, Nicholas Awade and Putros Samano
French
Beginning and Intermediate, Motifs (ISBN 0-03-033396-2)
Advanced, Panache, (ISBN 0-8384-5533-6)
Italian
Beginning Levels 1, 2 and Intermediate, Studio Italiano, (ISBN 88-7715-606-6)
Audio CDs (2), (ISBN 88-7715-681-3)
Workbook (optional), (ISBN 88-7715-688-0)
All are available from the instructor or at http://tinyurl.com/69wrsk
Spanish (1-4)
Basic Spanish Grammar, (ISBN 0-395-96297-8)
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