Language and Culture Classes

Spanish Language & Culture—Part 1........................................$159
Day/time...............................................................Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Dates ..............................................................Jan. 19 - Feb. 23, 2012

Students will explore the fundamentals of verbal communication in Spanish.  Hear the words pronounced properly and practice pronunciation. Learn the basics of the spoken language in practical situations and settings.  This course does not assume any previous experience with the language. Early registration discount applies.

Spanish Language and Culture - Part 2.....................................$159
Day/time................................................................Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Dates ..............................................................March 1 - April 5, 2012

Gain comfort in Spanish-speaking situations by learning even more clever new phrases you can put to immediate use. When you've completed both this course and its predecessor, you'll be well on your way to fluency. Assumes the student has completed Spanish Language & Culture--Part 1 or similar experience. Early registration discount applies.

American Sign Language - Part 1..........................................................$227
Day/time...............................................................Tuesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Dates .............................................................Jan. 31 - March 20, 2012

Learn the basics of conversational-level American Sign Language, the manual alphabet, fingerspelling and Deaf Culture. The art of signing music will also be introduced.  You will interact and participate in skill-building activities that make learning ASL both fun and rewarding. A follow-up video will will be presented with each lesson. Early registration discount applies.

American Sign Language - Part 2..........................................................$227
Day/time...............................................................Tuesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Dates ............................................................March 27 - May 15, 2012

A continuation of ASL Part 1, this class offers students the opportunity to explore Deaf Culture, develop an expanded ASL vocabulary and study ASL grammar and syntax.  Students should have finished ASL Part 1 or a comparable class.  Uses same text as part 1.  Early registration discount applies.

American Sign Language for Teens......................................................$193
Day/time...............................................................Tuesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Dates ............................................................May 22 - June 26, 2012