What is the right class for me?
What is the right class for my child?
Jane Trotter
Coordinator
Institute of World Languages
Building K
Room 151
(630) 942-2849
Youth Classes
Summer 2008
Classes meet on campus in Glen Ellyn unless otherwise specified.Youth/GK-2—ELL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL). Students whose first language is not English study grammar, phonics and vocabulary to improve language development. Games, songs and rhymes are used to increase vocabulary and sentence use. $179
LNCOL. CODE# 42562. M, W, F, 9:15 TO 11:45 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7
Youth/G1-2—Let’s Learn Spanish
LET’S LEARN SPANISH. Let’s learn Spanish is an educational, fun and exciting way to introduce your child to another language. The language is energetically taught through hands-on activities, songs, games, art and stories. Instructional materials included. $109
GCJH. CODE# 43783. M, T, W, TH, F, 9 TO 9:50 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G3-5—ELL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL). Students whose first language is not English study grammar, phonics and vocabulary to improve language development. Games, songs and rhymes are used to increase vocabulary and sentence use. $179
LNCOL. CODE# 42563. M, W, F, 9:15 TO 11:45 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7Youth/G3-5—French Immersion Camp
ONE-WEEK FRENCH IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the French language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “euros” during the week and on the last day, purchase French “souvenirs” and candy while speaking in French. $109
CCGE. CODE# 42726. M, T, W, TH, 9 TO 11:20 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 6/16 (One Week Only)Youth/G3-5—German Immersion Camp NEW*
GERMAN IMMERSION CAMP. Explore the German language and develop listening, speaking and reading skills through fun and interesting stories and games. Earn “das geld” during the week and visit “the market” on the last day. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43727. M, T, W, TH, 12:30 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/7 (One Week Only)Youth/G3-5—Italian Immersion Camp NEW*
ITALIAN IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the Italian language this summer. Build basic language comprehension on a variety of subjects. Earn “denaro” during the week and visit “the market” on the last day. $109
CCGE. CODE# 44408. M, T, W, TH, 12:30 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/21 (One Week Only)Youth/G3-5—Japanese Immersion Camp
ONE-WEEK JAPANESE IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the Japanese language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “yen” during the week and on the last day, purchase Japanese trinkets and candy while speaking in Japanese. $109
CCGE. CODE# 42878. M, T, W, TH, 12:30 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 6/9 (One Week Only)Youth/G3-5—Spanish for Beginners
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS. Actively explore the Spanish language and Latino culture through games, art and true-to-life dialogues about family, food, hobbies, shopping and much more. Textbook included. $109
GCJH. CODE# 43778. M, T, W, TH, F, 9 TO 9:50 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
WC. CODE# 43698. M, T, W, TH, 1 TO 3:20 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/14 (One Week Only)Youth/G3-5—Spanish Immersion Camp
ONE-WEEK SPANISH IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the Spanish language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “pesos” during the week and on the last day of camp, purchase Hispanic “recuerdos” and candy while speaking in Spanish. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43357. M, T, W, TH, 9 TO 11:20 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 6/23 (One Week Only)Youth/G6-8—ELL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL). Students whose first language is not English study grammar, phonics and vocabulary to improve language development. Games, songs and rhymes are used to increase vocabulary and sentence use. $179
LNCOL. CODE# 42564. M, W, F, 9:15 TO 11:45 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7Youth/G6-8—French Immersion Camp
ONE-WEEK FRENCH IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the French language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “euros” during the week and on the last day, purchase French “souvenirs” and candy while speaking in French. $109
CCGE. CODE# 42725. M, T, W, TH, 12:30 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 6/23 (One Week Only)Youth/G6-8—German Immersion Camp NEW*
GERMAN IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the German language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “euros” during the week and on the last day, purchase German items. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43728. M, T, W, TH, 12:30 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/14 (One Week Only)Youth/G6-8—Italian Immersion Camp NEW*
ITALIAN IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the Italian language this summer. Build basic language comprehension on a variety of subjects. Earn “denaro” during the week and visit “the market” on the last day. $109
CCGE. CODE# 44409. M, T, W, TH, 9 TO 11:20 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 8/4 (One Week Only)Youth/G6-8—Japanese Immersion Camp
ONE-WEEK JAPANESE IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the Japanese language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “yen” during the week and on the last day, purchase Japanese trinkets and candy while speaking in Japanese. $109
CCGE. CODE# 42877. M, T, W, TH, 9 TO 11:20 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 6/16 (One Week Only)Youth/G6-8—Spanish Immersion Camp
ONE-WEEK SPANISH IMMERSION CAMP. Immerse yourself in the Spanish language this summer. Our camp encourages oral comprehension and conversation on a variety of subjects. Earn “pesos” during the week and on the last day of camp, purchase Hispanic “recuerdos” and candy while speaking in Spanish. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43359. M, T, W, TH, 12:30 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/7 (One Week Only)
CSCEC. CODE# 43694. M, T, W, TH, F, 1 TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/14 (One Week Only)
NC. CODE# 43794. M, T, W, TH, 1 TO 3:20 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/14 (One Week Only)
WC. CODE# 43362. M, T, W, TH, 1 TO 3:20 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/21 (One Week Only)Youth/G6-8—Spanish Immersion Camp NEW*
ONE-WEEK INTERMEDIATE SPANISH IMMERSION CAMP. Continue to improve your Spanish language comprehension. Earn “pesos” during the week and visit “the market” on the last day. Prerequisite: Spanish knowledge required. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43726. M, T, W, TH, 9 TO 11:20 A.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 8/4 (One Week Only)Youth/Txe—Asian Vacation
ASIAN VACATION. For students in grades 7 to 9. Welcome to your Asian vacation in Glen Ellyn. Discover the diversity of Asian cuisine while preparing a variety of authentic dishes. After lunch, explore Japanese language and culture through interactive and engaging activities. $179
CCGE. CODE# 44037. M, T, W, TH, 9 A.M. TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/14 (One Week Only)Youth/Txe—European Vacation NEW*
EUROPEAN VACATION. For students in grades 7 to 9. Take a visual European journey and learn about various cultures without the jet ride. Tempt your taste buds and delight your senses while cooking and tasting authentic appetizers, entrees and desserts. $179
CCGE. CODE# 44038. M, T, W, TH, 9 A.M. TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/21 (One Week Only)Youth/Txe—South of the Border
SOUTH OF THE BORDER. For students in grades 7 to 9. Por la manana, explore the Spanish language and Latino culture through interactive and engaging activities. After lunch, go to the cocina where you will prepare a variety of Hispanic dishes. Que rico! $179
CCGE. CODE# 44039. M, T, W, TH, 9 A.M. TO 2:50 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 7/28 (One Week Only)Youth/G9-12—Arabic I
CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC I. Develop beginning conversation and reading skills in standard Arabic. Learn to read and pronounce the Arabic alphabet, use present-tense verbs, and practice basic grammar skills. Explore cultural aspects of Arabic society. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42165. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—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. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42315. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
NFC. CODE# 42314. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Czech I NEW*
CONVERSATIONAL CZECH. 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. $154
CCGE. CODE# 43722. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—French I
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I. Begin your French studies with Listen ‘n Learn French, lessons 1 to 4. Actively speak about yourself and others while you begin to build a grammatical foundation. Designed for beginners. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42729. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—French Review NEW*
HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH REVIEW. Review conjugations of regular -er, -re and -ir verbs and irregular verbs. Study verb forms, their meanings and their uses. Work with the instructor and classmates to appropriate verb structure and use them properly. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43731. M, T, W, TH, 1 TO 4 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 8/11 (One Week Only)Youth/G9-12—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. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42744. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—German Review NEW*
HIGH SCHOOL GERMAN REVIEW. Review conjugations of regular -en, -t and -ge verbs and irregular verbs. Study verb forms, their meanings and their uses. Work with the instructor and classmates to appropriate verb structure and use them properly. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43730. M, T, W, TH, 1 TO 4 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 8/11 (One Week Only)Youth/G9-12—Greek I
CONVERSATIONAL GREEK I. Learn the essentials of spoken and written Greek. Classroom instruction encourages oral comprehension, teaches necessary grammar and provides vocabulary on a wide range of subjects, including Greek culture. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42757. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Hindi I
CONVERSATIONAL HINDI I. Develop the ability to speak, understand, read and write Hindi in a cultural content. Communicate in Hindi by actively practicing phrases used in everyday conversation. Pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and listening are the key components in this class. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42768. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Italian I
CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN I. Develop practical conversational Italian skills, along with insight into the beautiful Italian culture. Level I provides a firm foundation for spontaneous conversation involving oneself and one’s family. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42860. M, W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 42859. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 42862. T, TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7
CCGE. CODE# 42861. T, TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Japanese I
CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE I. Learn to communicate in standard spoken Japanese about useful daily expressions, interesting places and fascinating people. Explore Japan’s cultural identity. Hiragana and katakana are introduced. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 42879. T, TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 43725. M, W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Korean I NEW*
CONVERSATIONAL KOREAN I. Students develop basic language skills within the context of Korean culture. Learn vocabulary and language patterns necessary for everyday use. $154
CCGE. CODE# 43723. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—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. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 43238. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Portuguese I
CONVERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE I. Learn to speak, read and write Brazilian Portuguese. Guided by a native speaker, use a currently updated text to build verbal and written language skills useful for everyday communication. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 43255. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Sign Language I
SIGN LANGUAGE I. Develop skills in sign language and an appreciation of deaf culture. Sessions include elements of American Sign Language and English word order. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $145
CCGE. CODE# 43331. T, TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Sign Language II
SIGN LANGUAGE II. Continue to perfect your sign language skills. Gain greater fluency in a combination of American Sign Language and English word order. Prerequisite: Sign Language I. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $145
CCGE. CODE# 43332. T, TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7Youth/G9-12—Spanish I
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I. Bienvenidos to level 1 of 5. Develop beginning conversational skills you can apply to real-life, practical situations. Engage in the target language while exploring the Latino culture. Textbook required. Class meets with adults. $154
CCGE. CODE# 43369. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 43371. M, W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 43372. T, TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7
CCGE. CODE# 43370. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Youth/G9-12—Spanish Review NEW*
HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH REVIEW. Review conjugations of regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs and irregular verbs. Study verb forms, their meanings and their uses. Work with the instructor and classmates to appropriate verb structure and use them properly. $109
CCGE. CODE# 43729. M, T, W, TH, 1 TO 4 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets Week Of 8/11 (One Week Only)
High School Credit
For the following list of high school courses, students should contact their guidance counselor for a detailed course description and credit eligibility. Homework is assigned; grades are submitted to the students’ high school. There are no exceptions made to the attendance policy and no refunds after the class starts. For courses starting June 16 or 23, there is no class July 4. For more information, call (630) 942-2208.Youth/H.S. — French I: Sem. 1
FRENCH I: SEMESTER 1. Topics include an initial introduction to French with an emphasis on oral and written communication. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43824. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23
WCH. CODE# 42727. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/16Youth/H.S. — French I: Sem. 2
FRENCH I: SEMESTER 2. This course continues the emphasis on oral and written communication. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43835. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16
WCH. CODE# 42728. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/9Youth/H.S. — French II: Sem. 1
FRENCH II: SEMESTER 1. Students integrate new vocabulary, verb tenses and sentence structure in both oral and written form. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43823. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23Youth/H.S. — French II: Sem. 2
FRENCH II: SEMESTER 2. Continue the study of basic French phrases, vocabulary and grammar through conversation, reading and written work. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43836. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16Youth/H.S. — French III: Sem. 1
FRENCH III: SEMESTER 1. Topics include complex structures, advanced vocabulary and fluency through reading and writing exercises. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43825. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23Youth/H.S. — French III: Sem. 2
FRENCH III: SEMESTER 2. Topics include complex structures, advanced vocabulary and fluency through reading and writing exercises. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43838. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16Youth/H.S. — German I: Sem. 1
GERMAN I: SEMESTER 1. Students learn basic communication skills – how to understand, speak, read and write in German. Textbook required. $279
GN. CODE# 43822. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23
WCH. CODE# 43847. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/16Youth/H.S. — German I: Sem. 2
GERMAN I: SEMESTER 2. This course continues the emphasis on oral and written German communication. Textbook required. $279
GN. CODE# 43834. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16
WCH. CODE# 43859. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/9Youth/H.S. — German II: Sem. 1
GERMAN II: SEMESTER 1. Students expand communication skills to better understand, speak and write in German. Textbook required. $279
WCH. CODE# 43848. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/16Youth/H.S. — German II: Sem. 2
GERMAN II: SEMESTER 2. Students continue to expand communication skills through a variety of activities. Textbook required. $279
WCH. CODE# 43860. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/9Youth/H.S. — Spanish I: Sem. 1
SPANISH I: SEMESTER 1. This course introduces basic Spanish vocabulary, verb structure, pronunciation and other grammatical concepts. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43363. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23
WCH. CODE# 43849. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/16Youth/H.S. — Spanish I: Sem. 2
SPANISH I: SEMESTER 2. This course continues to expand Spanish vocabulary and speaking through individual and group activities. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43364. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16
WCH. CODE# 43861. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/9Youth/H.S. — Spanish II: Sem. 1
SPANISH II: SEMESTER 1. This course introduces advanced structures and vocabulary through individual and group activities. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43365. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23
WCH. CODE# 43366. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/16Youth/H.S. — Spanish II: Sem. 2
SPANISH II: SEMESTER 2. This course continues advanced structures and vocabulary through individual and group activities. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43367. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16
WCH. CODE# 43368. M, T, W, TH, F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/9Youth/H.S. — Spanish III: Sem. 1
SPANISH III: SEMESTER 1. This course integrates complex structures and advanced vocabulary. Increase fluency and enhance communication skills through reading and writing exercises. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43373. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Monday, 6/23Youth/H.S. — Spanish III: Sem. 2
SPANISH III: SEMESTER 2. Increase fluency and enhance communication through reading and writing exercises. Textbook required. $279
GS. CODE# 43374. M, T, W, TH, F, 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 16 Days, Starts Wednesday, 7/16
