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Students will meet with their instructor each week remotely in a synchronous setting via online video platform, as well as work independently. 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: $189; Non-Sponsoring: $219
CRN 2842 | Thursdays January 28-March 25 |
6-8 p.m | Online |
CRN 410 | Tuesday & Thursdays June 1-24 |
6-8 pm. | Marple |
Beginning Spanish II
CAR 21296 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $189; Non-Sponsoring: $219
CRN 1939 | Thursdays April 1-May 20 |
6-8 p.m. | Online |
CRN 214 | Tuesday & Thursdays July 13-August 5 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Beginning Italian
CAR 2111 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $189; Non-Sponsoring: $219
CRN 1937 | Wednesdays February 17-April 14 |
6-8 p.m. | Online |
CRN 340 | Monday & Wednesdays June 7-30 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Beginning Italian II
CAR 2111 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $189; Non-Sponsoring: $219
CRN 2072 | Wednesdays April 21-June 9 |
6-8 p.m. | Online |
CRN 215 | Monday & Wednesdays July 12/12-8/4 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
ESL
English as a Second Language
Students will meet with their instructor each week remotely in a synchronous setting via online video platform, as well as work independently. ESL provides beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Students will place themselves in the level they feel their language skills are. After the first two classes students may be moved by their instructor to a different level that may suite the student best. No class 5/31, week of 3/15-3/20, and week of 7/5-7/9.
Level 5- Advanced
Level 4 - Intermediate
Level 3 - Low Intermediate
Level 2 - Beginner
CSP 5021 / Length: 40 hours
Cost: $375
CRN 1563 |
Tues & Thurs |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Online |
CRN 1562 | Tues & Thurs February 9-April 27 |
7-9 p.m. | Online |
CRN 1706 |
Mon & Wed March 22-June 2 |
7-9 p.m. | Online |
CRN 232 |
Tues & Thurs |
7-9 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 367 | Tues & Thurs June 8-August 24 |
7-9 p.m. | Marple |
Elementary Grammar for Foreign Students
Students will meet with their instructor each week remotely in a synchronous setting via online video platform, as well as work independently. 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: $399
CRN 2732 | Mon & Wed January 25-April 19 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Online |
CRN 409 | Mon & Wed June 7-August 25 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Prep Course
Students will meet with their instructor each week remotely in a synchronous setting via online video platform, as well as work independently. Skill-building practice in listening, speaking, 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. Book included.
CAR 3311 / Length: 45 hours
Cost: $399
CRN 2155 | Tues & Thurs January 12-April 1 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Online |
CRN 648 | Tues & Thurs May 25-August 12 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Marple |
Elementary Speaking/Listening
This course is intended to assist advanced ESL speakers. Class time is devoted to speaking for everyday needs, grammar practice, pronunciation, intensive listening to short, narratives and listening for specific information in extended narratives and conversations. Students in this course come from a variety of language backgrounds and are capable of following class instruction. Students must be motivated to practice in and out of class, to improve their speaking and listening skills and advance their communication skills. Students participate in oral presentations, role-playing, debates, reading activities and group discussions. Not for beginning speakers. Book included.
CSP 9396 / Length: 45 hours
Cost: $399
CRN 2731 | Mon & Wed February 1-April 26 |
8:05-10:05 p.m. | Online |
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 week of 3/15-3/20.
CSP 5232 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $225
CRN 2733 | Thursday January 14-March 25 |
6-8 p.m. | Online |