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54 Fall 2019 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Experience the world by studying another language. Whether learning a language is a personal goal or a professional necessity, HCC's noncredit language courses can help. When taking noncredit language courses, you may choose between the two options below: Basic Language Courses • Designed for personal enrichment and cultural exposure • Minimal homework and assessments • No grades • Meet once a week for eight weeks • Have fun while you learn Intensive Language Courses • Designed for academic and professional purposes • Regular homework and assessments • Pass/fail grades • 15-week semesters • Co-enrolled with credit language students Registration: Online, in person, or by mail. For instruc - tions, see page 77. Refund policy: Full refund before first class begins. Partial refund (tuition only) before the second class begins. No refund aer the second class begins. For more information or questions, email CEWDLan- guages@howardcc.edu or call 443-518-4679. American Sign Language American Sign Language 1A Learn ASL visual-gestural communication, sign differ- entiation, and visual memory exercises. ASL questions, commands, and simple sentences are featured. Deaf and hard of hearing cultural information is also discussed. e text is a combination textbook and video and will require a DVD player at home for practice outside of class. (T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 24-Nov 12 YL-100 3700 #5308 Main Campus French French for Travelers Planning a trip abroad? If France or a French speaking country is your destination, this course is for you! Learn the essentials of the language and culture to make your trip more enjoyable, including French for restaurants, shopping, public transportation, seeking directions, general courtesies and more. Enhance your travel know-how by learning everyday French phrases, practicing pronunciation, and obtaining cultural tips that will help you fit in with the locals. (T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 24-Nov 12 YL-400 3711 #5319 Main Campus French 1A Parlez francais! Acquire the grammar and conversational skills needed to speak French at a beginning level. Learn to use vocabulary necessary in daily conversation, answer simple questions, and write simple sentences in the present tense. (T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 24-Nov 12 YL-101 3701 #5309 Main Campus French 2A is course builds on the skills acquired in French 1 and uses the same text. You will continue to develop your written, verbal, grammatical, and conversational skills. To enroll, you should be able to use the present and past tense of regular verbs and the present tense of irregular verbs. (T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 25-Nov 13 YL-200 3709 #5317 Main Campus German German for Travelers Are you ready for a Rhine River cruise, Oktoberfest, or the famous Christmas markets? Learn German survival vocabulary plus practical German phrases and expressions that allow you to introduce yourself, ask for and follow directions, order food and drink, and more. Class sessions will discuss cultural highlights, customs, regional differences, and do's and don'ts that await you and your exploration.(T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 24-Nov 12 YL-403 3714 #5406 Main Campus German 1A Become acquainted with the German people through their native tongue. Learn the German alphabet, pronunciation, and basic everyday vocabulary. Present tense, question for- mation, and imperatives are also taught. (T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Thu 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 26-Nov 14 YL-102 3702 #5310 Main Campus Italian Italian for Travelers Before venturing off to Italy, learn about the culture, his- tory, and geography of this fascinating and diverse country. Practice essential Italian phrases that you can use in meeting people, ordering in restaurants, shopping, locating essential services, and more. Gain valuable tips to prepare yourself for your dream vacation! (T) $175 (includes $60 in fees*) Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Sep 25-Nov 13 YL-401 3712 #5320 Main Campus BASIC LANGUAGE COURSES