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Learning Languages
| Schedule | Dates | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Italian II | M, 4/16-5/21 | 6:30-9:10 p.m. | Marple | $169/$199 |
| Beginning Italian II | W, 4/25-6/13 | 8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple | $169/$199 |
| Elementary Grammar for Foreign Students | MW, 5/21-8/13 | 8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple | $369 |
| TOEFL Prep Course | TR, 5/22-8/9 | 8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple | $375 |
| English as a Second Language | TR, 5/29-8/14 | 8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple | $349 |
| Beginning Italian | MW, 6/4-26 | 6-8 p.m. | Marple | $179/$209 |
| Beginning Spanish | TR, 6/5-28 | 6-8 p.m. | Marple | $179/$209 |
| English as a Second Language | TR, 6/5-8/21 | 7-9 p.m. | Marple | $349 |
| Writing for Foreign Students Learning English | R, 6/7-8/16 | 6-8 p.m. | Marple | $225 |
| Beginning Italian II | MW, 7/9-8/1 | 6-8 p.m. | Marple | $179/$209 |
| Beginning Spanish II | TR, 7/10-8/2 | 6-8 p.m. | Marple | $179/$209 |
Beginning courses introduce basics of pronunciation, sentence structure and vocabulary; intermediate courses review and improve comprehension and fluency. Conversational courses require prior understanding of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, and will involve dialogues, conversations and oral readings.
Beginning Spanish
CAR 2129 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $179; Non-Sponsoring: $209
| CRN 256 | Tues & Thurs June 5-28 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Beginning Spanish II
CAR 4330 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $179; Non-Sponsoring: $209
| CRN 1739 | Tues & Thurs July 10-August 2 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Beginning Italian
CAR 2111 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $179; Non-Sponsoring: $209
| CRN 604 | Mon & Wed June 4-26 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Beginning Italian II
CAR 2111 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $179; Non-Sponsoring: $209
| CRN 2616 | Mondays April 16-May 21 |
6:30-9:10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2617 | Wednesdays April 25-June 13 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1742 | Mon & Wed July 9-August 1 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Beginning French
CAR 2116 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $169; Non-Sponsoring: $199
| Not offered in Summer 2018 |
Intermediate French
CAR 2190 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $169; Non-Sponsoring: $199
| Not offered in Summer 2018 |
Sign Language for Beginners
Teaches the fundamentals of communicating with hearing-impaired children and adults. Includes an overview of deafness and instruction in a manual alphabet based on American Sign Language. Book and CD included.
CAR 2266 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $199; Non-Sponsoring: $229
| Not offered in Summer 2018 |
Intermediate Sign Language
Enhances and expands those skills previously acquired in Sign Language for Beginners. The same textbook will be utilized in this course; bring your copy to class. If you require a new text an additional fee will be assessed.
CAR 3049 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $149; Non-Sponsoring: $179
| Not offered in Summer 2018 |
ESL
English as a Second Language
Provides beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Students are grouped according to their current ability after assessment process at the first class. All levels may not be available at every location. Book with CD included. NOTE: Students will all be tested on the first night of class. The results will place students in qualifying levels: beginners, intermediate, or advanced. Classes will begin the week after testing. No class 7/3-6.
CSP 5021 / Length: 40 hours
Cost: $349
| CRN 310 Mandatory Placement Test 5/29 |
Tues & Thurs May 29-August 14 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 534 Mandatory Placement Test 6/5 |
Tues & Thurs June 5-August 21 |
7-9 p.m. | Upper Darby |
Online Intermediate Level ESL
This online course provides instruction at an intermediate/high level in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar, all while learning about the “Great City of Philadelphia”. To see if this course is right for you take an assessment online at www.dccc.edu/esl-review.
CSP 9332 / Length: 40 hours
Cost: $349
| Not offered in Summer 2018 |
Elementary Grammar for Foreign Students
Learn and practice your grammar skills in this high beginning multi-skills course incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities focused on everyday life. Book included. Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible for three academic credits.
CSP 5268 / Length: 45 hours
Cost: $369
| CRN 624 | Mon & Wed May 21-August 13 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple |
Pronunciation for ESL Students
Assists high-intermediate to advanced students from a variety of language backgrounds, who are capable of following class instruction and motivated to practice in and out of class, to improve their pronunciation of Standard American English. Utilizes tapes and text to study vowels and consonants, phrases and sentences, and includes listening, practice, and completion of homework assignments.
CSP 5258 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $285
| CRN 622 | Wednesdays May 30-August 8 |
7:05-9:05 p.m. | Marple |
Writing for Foreign Students Learning English
Helps those who speak English as a second language to think and write in English. Grammar is taught along with basic writing skills. A speaking knowledge of English is required. No class the week of 3/13-3/18.
CSP 5232 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $225
| CRN 623 | Thursdays June 7-August 16 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
TOEFL Prep Course
Skill-building practice in listening, grammar, reading and writing for students registering for the TOEFL exam. Also provides test-taking strategies. This is a test-preparation course for students who are already fluent in English. Does not include instruction in ESL.
CAR 3311 / Length: 48 hours
Cost: $375
| CRN 625 | Tues & Thurs May 22-August 9 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple |
