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howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Winter/Spring 2019 65 Personal Enrichment Beginning Japanese Introduce yourself to this fascinating language with emphasis on basic grammar and the conversational and reading skills needed for beginners. Topics include vocabulary such as greetings, numbers and dates, question and answer forma- tion, and the present and past verb tenses as well as the negative formation. Hiragana is introduced at this level. is course is taught by Mari Inaba Soo-o, a native speaker. (T) $169 (includes $60 in fees*) Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Jan 16-Mar 6 XI-645 6542 #4574 Centennial High School Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 3-May 29 (No class Apr 17) XI-645 6538 #4663 Centennial High School Spanish for Travelers If you are traveling to Spain or Latin America in the near future, this practical course is for you! Whether you have had Spanish before or are a beginner, this course will remind you of or provide you with the basics that you will need to enjoy your trip. You will learn to introduce yourself and ask important questions regarding: hotel accommodations, directions to places, price negotiation, ordering food, mov - ing around, transportation, and emergencies. Cultural topics will be incorporated into the curriculum. Optional: VOX Spanish & English Student Dictionary may be purchased through HCC's Bookstore. Instructor: Carolina Miller (winter) and Napoleon Pinos (spring) are native speakers. $105** (includes $45 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm, Jan 15-Feb 19 (No class Apr 16) XE-601 6621 #6607 Wilde Lake High School Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 9-May 21 (No class Apr 16) XE-601 6543 #4637 Wilde Lake High School Beginning Spanish Learn the fundamentals of the language. Start with the al- phabet and simple grammar, then progress to writing basic sentences and practice pronunciation. Converse and engage in small dialogues as you increase your Spanish vocabulary. e text, Spanish is Fun, Book 1 is used for all beginning Spanish levels as is the companion workbook. Please bring your text to the first class. Instructor Maria Young is a native speaker. (T) $169 (includes $60 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Jan 15-Mar 5 XI-330 6548 #4567 Wilde Lake High School Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 2-May 28 (No class Apr 16) XI-330 6547 #4652 Wilde Lake High School Beginning Spanish II is class is the second step in the Beginning Spanish series. Instruction focuses on possessive adjectives, weather expres- sions, months of the year and days of the week. Students will also practice their writing and conversation skills. is class is for students able to use the present tense of regular 'ar,' 'er,' and 'ir' verbs as well as the verbs ser and estar. Spanish Is Fun, Book 1 will be used. Instructor Napoleon Pinos (winter) and Cristina Macconnell (spring) are native speakers. (T) $169 (includes $60 in fees*) Thu 6:30pm-9pm, Jan 17-Mar 7 XI-362 6552 #4569 Wilde Lake High School Thu 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 4-May 30 (No class Apr 18) XI-362 6551 #4658 Wilde Lake High School Beginning Spanish III Continue Spanish language acquisition with this final course for beginners using Spanish is Fun, Book 1. In addition to learning prepositions, demonstrative adjectives, the pret- erite tense and the iregular verbs 'ar,' 'er,' and 'ir,' you will practice vocabulary relating to numbers, clothes, animals and food. You will also continue to develop conversation skills. Instructor Juana Simon is a native speaker. (T) $169 (includes $60 in fees*) Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Jan 16-Mar 6 XI-743 6554 #4575 Centennial High School Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 3-May 29 (No class Apr 17) XI-743 6553 #4664 Oakland Mills High School Environmental Learning Environmental Learning and Leadership Institute Are you concerned about what's happening with our envi- ronment and want to know what can be done about it? e Legacy Leadership Environmental Institute is an educational program that provides you with briefings from experts at NASA, NOAA, University of Maryland, and other agencies. Representatives explain global climate change, sustainability, earth systems science, and best practices on leaving an envi - ronmental legacy. is course also covers regional ecology, local government's eco-efforts, personal non-positional leadership training, and an introduction to local nature and environmental organizations' volunteer possibilities. Visits: Feb. 14 and 21 at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (transportation by carpool). Limited enrollment. Class for ages 18 and above. $125** (includes $40 in fees*) Thu 8:45am-4pm, Feb 7-Mar 28 XE-516 6550 #4525 Belmont Conference Center Climate Change: Already in Your Neighborhood NEW! Although the effects of climate change can already be seen in our communities, many of us are uncertain about why this is happening or how best to respond. How do you know that climate change is real and the result of human activities? Scientist Sara Via, Ph.D, will use plain language to make this phenomena understandable and interesting. You will learn of the major impact that climate change has on weather, food and water security, biodiversity and health. Solutions are already available, and the economics of mitigating is- sues of climate-related disasters now rather than later will be discussed. Note: If aer taking this course you want to learn more, consider registering for the five session course Climate Change: Impact and Solutions offered in April. $42** (includes $40 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm, Mar 5 XE-702 6601 #5440 Centennial High School Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 9 XE-702 6602 #5441 Centennial High School