Language and Culture

American Sign Language | French | Italian | Spanish

American Sign Language I
A comprehensive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), beginning with a focus on the linguistic aspects of ASL, including syntax, facial expression, vocabulary, and the manual alphabet. Students progress to conversational signing and finger spelling and develop an ability to communicate on a beginning level.
AHU1400.20 / 4 credits
Paul Sylvester
Mon. & Wed., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 9–July 23
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2061

Basic French I
For students who have had little or no previous exposure to the language. Presents the essential structures of spoken and written French by involving the student in situations that concretely represent the concepts of the language.
AFR1030.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Habiba Boumlik
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 1077

Basic French II
A continuation of AFR 1030. Increased time is devoted to reading and writing. The development of oral skills remains the primary objective of the course.
AFR1035.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Habiba Boumlik
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III: June 9–27
Natural Sciences Bldg., Rm. 2001

Basic Italian I
Designed for students with little or no previous exposure to the language. The method used presents the essential structures of spoken and written Italian by involving students in situations that concretely represent the concepts of the language.
AIT1010.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Gian Paolo Bianciardi
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III: June 9–27
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2070

Basic Italian II
In this continuation of AIT 1010, more attention is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on oral work, using material from students’ everyday experiences and activities.
AIT1060.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Gian Paolo Bianciardi
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session IV: July 7–25
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2070

Basic Spanish I
Designed for students with little or no previous exposure to the language. Attention is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on oral work, using material from students’ everyday experiences and activities.
Section A:
ASP1030.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Renneth Sorhaindo
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2073
Section B:
ASP1030.20 / 4 credits
Ida D’Ugo
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Social Sciences Bldg., Rm. 1003

Section C: CANCELLED 7/01/08
ASP1030.61 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Jose Rodriguez-Guevara (updated 5/19/08)
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session IV: July 7–25
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2062

Basic Spanish II
In this continuation of ASP 1030, more attention is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on oral work, using material from students’ everyday experiences and activities.
ASP1040.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Renneth Sorhaindo
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III: June 9–27
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2062

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Posted Feb. 20, 2008