Institute of World Languages Spring 2009 Adult



What is the right class for me? What is the right class for my child? Spring Adult classes Fall Adult classes Spring Youth Classes Fall Youth Classes Class Location Maps Registration / Info Continuing Education Jane Trotter Coordinator Institute of World Languages Building K Room 151 (630) 942-2849
	Adult Classes Spring 2009 Classes meet on campus in Glen Ellyn unless otherwise specified. To find a class scroll down the page or choose a language from the list below. Arabic—Arabic I CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC I. Develop beginning conversation and reading skills in standard Arabic. Read and pronounce the Arabic alphabet, use present-tense verbs and practice basic grammar skills. Explore cultural aspects of Arabic society. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35769. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 Arabic—Arabic I and II CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC I AND II. This conversational Arabic course encompasses all language and cultural materials covered in both Arabic I and II. This format allows for one-time registration and improved continuity. Textbook required. $289 CCGE. CODE# 34290. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Arabic—Arabic II CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC II. Add to your Arabic vocabulary and improve conversational skills through practical dialogues. Gain a deeper perspective on Arabic culture and learn to read and comprehend written Arabic. Textbook required (continued use of Arabic I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35770. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/30 Chinese—Chinese I CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE I. Learn to speak modern standard Chinese. All vocabulary is introduced and reinforced verbally to maximize comprehension and encourage conversational skills before Chinese characters and their Romanized spellings are taught. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35771. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Chinese—Chinese I and II CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE I AND II. Learn to communicate in modern Chinese (Mandarin). Vocabulary is introduced and reinforced verbally. Practical conversational skills are developed while exploring the Chinese culture. Textbook required. $289 CCGE. CODE# 34421. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Above Class Only – No Class 2/12 Chinese—Chinese II CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE II. Practice making everyday conversation, learn an extensive vocabulary and express yourself in modern Chinese (Mandarin). Continue to improve reading and comprehension skills. Textbook required (continued use of Chinese I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35772. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Chinese—Chinese III CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE III. Continue to expand your vocabulary and communicate in Chinese (Mandarin), and explore Chinese culture. Prerequisite: Chinese I and II or equivalent experience. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 34418. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Chinese—Chinese Practice CHINESE PRACTICE. Speak Chinese on a wide variety of topics in a relaxed environment as you improve your vocabulary skills and ability to converse spontaneously. Previous Chinese language classes required. Repeat students encouraged to enroll. No textbook required. $124 CCGE. CODE# 34420. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Czech—Czech I CONVERSATIONAL CZECH I. Learn to communicate in Czech with an expert instructor who guides you through the pronunciation of the alphabet and grammar to create simple phrases and sentences. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 34582. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 French—French Conv and Grammar FRENCH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR. Individuals with sufficient foundation in French vocabulary and conversational skills can increase their fluency in this intermediate-level course. Repeat students welcome as weekly topics offer refreshing opportunities for improvement. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 34694. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 CCGE. CODE# 34693. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 French—French Culture: Paris A DAY IN PARIS. See page 145, Travelogue - French Culture: Paris, for description. $79 CCGE. CODE# 34699. SA, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 4/25 French—French I CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I. Actively begin to build your grammatical foundation, understand simple spoken phrases and speak French in simple sentences. Designed for students with little or no previous experience in French. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 34692. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Above Class Only – No Class 2/12 French—French I and II CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I AND II. This conversational French course encompasses all materials covered in both French I and II. This 16-week format allows for one-time registration and improved continuity in terms of the established sequence. Textbook required. $289 CCGE. CODE# 34695. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 French—French II CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH II. This second level focuses on listening comprehension and necessary grammar skills. Prerequisite: French I, equivalent experience or instructor consent. Textbook required (continued use of French l textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35774. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 French—French III CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH III. Continue to build upon your grammatical foundation. Exciting conversational topics and French culture are discussed. Prerequisites: French I and II, equivalent experience or instructor consent. Textbook required (continued use of French l textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35775. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 French—French IV CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH IV. Converse in French on a wide array of topics in future and past tenses. Prerequisites: French I, II and III or instructor consent. Textbook required (continued use of French l textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35787. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 German—Conv. German I CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN I. Willkommen! Explore the German language and culture in a meaningful and interesting way. Actively converse in German about yourself and others. An excellent foundation course for personal development, business or travel. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35831. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 German—German III NEW* CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN III. This third level of conversational German allows German I and II students to continue to develop oral communication skills as they study culture and themes encountered in everyday life. Textbook required (continued use of German I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 36080. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Hindi—Hindi I and II CONVERSATIONAL HINDI I AND II. Learn to communicate in Hindi by actively practicing phrases and sentences used in everyday conversation while exploring the country’s traditions, society, religion and culture. This class is a foundation for advanced language courses. Textbook required. $289 CCGE. CODE# 35791. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 Italian—Italian for Travel ITALIAN FOR TRAVEL. Individuals planning a trip to Italy learn the essential Italian vocabulary and key phrases regarding car rental, money, directions, food, hotels, trains and safety. Buon vaiggio! $94 CCGE. CODE# 34770. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/9 Italian—Italian I CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN I. Develop practical conversational Italian skills and insights into the beautiful Italian culture. Level I provides a firm foundation for many spontaneous conversations involving family and self. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35793. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 Italian—Italian I and II CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN I AND II. This conversational Italian course encompasses all materials covered in both Italian I and II. This format allows for one-time registration and improved continuity. Textbook required. $289 CCGE. CODE# 35795. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 CCGE. CODE# 35796. SA, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Italian—Italian II CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN II. Gain a deeper perspective of the Italian culture as you converse on useful topics and themes encountered in everyday life. Actively increase your vocabulary, listening comprehension and grammar skills. Textbook required (continued use of Italian l textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35794. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/30 Italian—Italian III CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN III. Continue to practice your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a friendly environment. Prerequisites: Italian I and II, equivalent experience or instructor consent. Textbook required. CCGE. CODE# 36440. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/9 Japanese—Japanese II CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE II. Japanese language study continues with focus on relevant, everyday situations that help students speak and read Japanese in both the present and past tense, while further exploring Japanese culture. Textbook required (continued use of Japanese I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35802. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Japanese—Japanese III CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE III. Continue practicing your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a friendly environment. Prerequisites: Japanese I and II, equivalent experience or instructor consent. CCGE. CODE# 36439. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Polish—Polish I CONVERSATIONAL POLISH I. Learn to speak about yourself, family, places and more in Conversational Polish I. Ask questions, count to 100, learn the Polish alphabet, order from a menu and explore Polish customs, traditions and culture. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35042. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 Polish—Polish II CONVERSATIONAL POLISH II. Improve your vocabulary and speaking ability on a wide array of practical topics. Focus on pronunciation and proper grammar usage while expanding your knowledge of Polish customs and traditions. Textbook required (continued use of Polish I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35803. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/30 Portuguese—Portuguese I CONVERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE I. Learn to speak, read and write Brazilian Portuguese. Guided by a native speaker, utilize a currently updated text to build verbal and written language skills useful for everyday communication. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35049. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Portuguese—Portuguese II CONVERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE II. Continue building Brazilian Portuguese conversation skills as you begin to speak about present, past and future happenings. Explore Portuguese culture as well. Textbook required (continued use of Portuguese I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35804. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/9 Russian—Russian I and II CONVERSATIONAL RUSSIAN I AND II. Develop conversational and reading skills in Russian while exploring the Russian culture in this 12-week course. Textbook required. $229 CCGE. CODE# 35066. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 12 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Sign Language—Level I SIGN LANGUAGE I. Develop skill in sign language and an appreciation of deaf culture. Sessions include elements of American Sign Language and English word order. Express yourself using basic sign vocabulary, fingerspelling, and body and facial expressions. Textbook required. $145 CCGE. CODE# 35134. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 GE. CODE# 35805. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 GE. CODE# 35135. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Sign Language—Level II SIGN LANGUAGE II. A continuation of skills acquired in Sign Language Level I, this class combines elements of American Sign Language and English word order. Textbook required (continued use of Sign I textbook). $145 CCGE. CODE# 35806. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Spanish—Keep up Your Spanish MANTENERLO Y MEJORARLO. Keep up your language skills in this intermediate conversation course designed for students who wish to continue their studies beyond the basic Conversational Spanish levels I to IV. This is a great option for improving oral conversational skills. No text required. $225 CCGE. CODE# 35807. W, NOON TO 2 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 15 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Spanish—Spanish I CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I. Bienvenidos! Develop beginning conversational skills that you can apply to everyday, practical situations. Engage in the target language while exploring the Latino culture. Continue on in sequential levels. Textbook required. $154 CCGE. CODE# 35808. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/9 CCGE. CODE# 35144. TH, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Above Class Only – No Class 2/12 CCGE. CODE# 35142. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Spanish—Spanish I and II CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I AND II. This conversational Spanish course encompasses all language and cultural materials covered in both Spanish I and II of the beginning series using Imagenes. This format allows for one-time registration and improved continuity. Textbook required. $289 CASS. CODE# 35156. TH, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Above Class Only – No Class 2/12 CCGE. CODE# 35155. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 CCGE. CODE# 35154. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 Spanish—Spanish II CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH II. Continue building your Spanish grammar foundation while expanding your vocabulary and ability to speak spontaneously. Explore Spanish-speaking countires and their cultures. Textbook required (continued use of Spanish I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35809. TH, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 CCGE. CODE# 35810. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Spanish—Spanish III CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH III. Interactive activities help expand your Spanish conversation skills in level three. Focus on additional grammar concepts to improve reading and writing skills while exploring this fascinating culture. Textbook required (continued use of Spanish I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35149. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 Spanish—Spanish III and IV CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH III AND IV. A 16-week conversational Spanish course that completes the beginning Spanish series. Prerequisites: Spanish I and II or equivalent experience. Textbook required (continued use of the Spanish I Imagenes textbook). $289 CASS. CODE# 36292. W, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 CCGE. CODE# 35150. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 16 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Spanish—Spanish IV CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH IV. The final level in this series focuses on advanced grammar concepts that facilitate higher-level oral and written communication skills. Acquire additional reading and writing strategies and delve into the Latino culture. Textbook required (continued use of Spanish I textbook). $154 CCGE. CODE# 35151. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/16 Spanish—Spanish: Conv. and Grammar SPANISH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR. For those with a basic knowledge of Spanish language who seek to further improve their conversation and grammar skills. Build confidence in oral and written communication. For intermediate Spanish students. Textbook required. $225 CCGE. CODE# 35814. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 15 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/12 Above Class Only – No Class 2/12 CCGE. CODE# 35152. T, 10 TO 11:50 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 15 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Spanish—Spanish: Fluency Practice SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL FLUENCY PRACTICE. Practice speaking on a variety of topics in a relaxed environment under the guidance of an instructor. Build practical vocabulary skills and improve your ability to converse spontaneously. For advanced intermediate students who are building fluency. $225 CCGE. CODE# 35140. T, NOON TO 2 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 15 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/19 Spanish—Spanish: Fluency Practice SPANISH FLUENCY PRACTICE. Practice speaking on a variety of topics in a relaxed environment under the guidance of an instructor. Build practical vocabulary skills and improve your ability to converse spontaneously. For advanced intermediate students who are building fluency.$119 CCGE. CODE# 36424. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/26 back to top of page