Community Education offers language and communication courses in classrooms and online! For more information or to sign up for classes, call 360-442-2840.
*NEW! American Sign Language Basics
Get foundational skills that you can build on in this course. Learn basic signs, the alphabet for finger spelling, facial expressions, and even the culture of the deaf and hearing impaired. Even if you already have some signing skills, you are encouraged to build on those by attending this class. Bring any text you may already have, a notebook, and a hand-held mirror! Only $49.
FALL
For classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 30 - Oct. 16, from 7 - 9 p.m. in AAR 104, sign up for item number 1203.
Latin for Everyone -
Latin is an ancient language that has no native speakers, but a foundation in Latin can make legal, pharmacy, and medical terminology much easier! While exploring the language, Carl Wingate will introduce you to mythology, Latin authors, sayings, and proverbs. Text: The Complete Idiots Guide to Learning Latin by Natalie Harwood (third ed.) is required. $40
FALL - Date Changes
For classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 9, from 6-8 p.m. in Main 145, sign up for item number 1204.
*NEW: Latin II for Everyone
This course allows you to build on the basic principles learned in Latin for Everyone. Please bring your text: The Complete Idiots Guide to Learning Latin. $40.
FALL
For classes on Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 13 - Nov. 12, from 6 - 8 p.m. in Main 145, sign up for item number 1206.
Introduction to Japanese
Japan maintains a position as a world economic power making the language especially popular along the Pacific Rim region. Native speaker, Keiko Taylor, will introduce you to the Japanese characters, grammar, and culture, along with language needed to participate in everyday conversation. Text recommendations will be determined at class.
FALL
For classes on Monday evenings, Sept. 22 - Nov. 24, from 6 – 8 p.m. in Main 125, sign up for item number 1207; $90 for 10 weeks.
Introduction to Japanese - II
Hiragana or "Introduction to Japanese" are pre-requisites for this course. (Keiko Taylor) $90.
FALL
For Wednesday classes, Sept. 24 - Nov. 26, from 6 - 8 p.m. in Main 125, sign up for item number 1208.
ONLINE OFFERINGS
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LANGUAGES
Beginning Braille Transcription
Prepare for a rewarding career as a Braille transcriber by learning to write and read the tactual language of the blind. You'll learn the history of Braille, and different ways of producing the Braille English alphabet, Braille numbers, Braille punctuation, and more. You'll also learn about employment opportunities for Braille Transcribers.
Beginning Conversational French
Since proper pronunciation is important to good communication, this course will help you master the best pronunciations. Simply click on each word to hear it spoken! Every word and sentence is also written out phonetically using sounds that you are already very familiar with from English words. This course has been carefully crafted to ensure you will have no trouble pronouncing French words correctly. Each lesson also includes cultural tips. Hand and body gestures mean different things in different cultures. For example, do you know the proper way to point to avoid offending people? This course will tell you. That tip and the many others that you will learn will help you better blend in and avoid misunderstandings when you travel.
Grammar for ESL
This 6-week online course includes in-depth analysis of English grammar for intermediate to advanced English as Second Language college students. Structure of Standard English is explored in order to prepare the learner for regular mainstream English classes. Topics include a review of all tenses, the use of modals, the adjective clause, the noun clause, the adverb clause, phrases, count and non-count nouns and some English terms. The course is designed to provide students ample opportunities to apply their knowledge to their particular areas of study throughout college and beyond. As one of the required courses in most college ESL programs to transfer to mainstream English or to transfer to a university, this course establishes a foundation for continuous learning and serves as a complement to other courses the student may be taking or will take.
Instant Italian
This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You'll learn practical, everyday words and phrases that will make your stay in Italy more enjoyable. You'll read, hear, and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you're likely to encounter while staying in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Italian in a wide variety of settings. You'll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian!
Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You'll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you'll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!
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