Offerings
Advanced Spanish Conversation Group
Students and instructors will practice advanced level Spanish in a small group setting. This informal discussion will help students practice and polish their everyday conversation and grammar. Instructor will facilitate different topics weekly to practice Spanish in a variety of settings.
April 3, 2024 to June 5, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 3, 2024 to June 5, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
Advanced Spanish Special Studies: Literature
This course is for advanced Spanish-speaking students who want to practice speaking the language and incorporate it into their everyday lives. Develop your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills through literature and conversation. New materials are added each session so returning students are always welcome.
April 1-22, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 1-22, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
Apreciación Artística: Pintores Españoles
Are you interested in learning about great Spanish artists? This lecture-style course, taught in Spanish, will introduce you to the lives, times, and styles of four prominent Spanish painters.
June 1-15, 2024, CHLAB 301
June 1-15, 2024, CHLAB 301
Conversational Spanish I
Conversational Spanish I is for the true beginner or novice, with little or no Spanish language instruction. Students will learn the Spanish alphabet, basic grammar construction, and vocabulary, to help provide a foundation for conversational skills in practical situations. By the end of the class, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family and weekly activities using ser, tener, estar, and other common verbs, as well as ask simple questions to discover information. A textbook is required for this class.
April 3, 2024 to June 5, 2024, HCC 0140
July 8-31, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 3, 2024 to June 5, 2024, HCC 0140
July 8-31, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
Conversational Spanish II
Conversational Spanish II will pick up where Conversational Spanish I left off. This course is for novice students with some Spanish language instruction. Students will spend time in class expanding grammar, conversational expressions, and vocabulary as well as working on listening and speaking skills through a variety of activities. This course is taught primarily in Spanish, with some English to support learner's comprehension. A textbook is required for this course.
April 2, 2024 to June 4, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 3, 2024 to June 5, 2024, RDM1 105
April 23, 2024 to May 23, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
August 5-28, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 2, 2024 to June 4, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 3, 2024 to June 5, 2024, RDM1 105
April 23, 2024 to May 23, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
August 5-28, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
Conversational Spanish III
Take your Spanish speaking skills to a higher level in this intermediate language class. Build confidence in daily conversation and gain additional vocabulary and communication skills. Students and instructor will converse primarily in Spanish to give a full immersion experience and to train students to hear the language as well as speak it. Students must have completed Conversational Spanish II or have had recent Spanish language experience. In this class we will cover present and past tenses.
April 15, 2024 to June 10, 2024, HCC 0230
April 15, 2024 to June 10, 2024, HCC 0230
COSSI Group A (Levels 1 & 2): Beginning Low-Beginning Mid
This blended level course is for students with no previous, or just a brief introduction of Spanish. Intensive language instruction with an emphasis on developing basic communication skills in Spanish. This course will introduce students to the present tense, fundamentals of verb conjugation and basic sentence structure. Students will learn greetings, expressions of courtesy, and other useful beginning vocabulary. It will introduce conjunctions and basic prepositions for combing sentences. It will focus on the alphabet, pronunciation differences between English and Spanish, including stress and writing accent marks.
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 124
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 124
COSSI Group B (Levels 3 & 4): Beginning High-Intermediate Low
This blended level course is for students who have been introduced to, and have a working knowledge of the present tense This course will provide a thorough and extensive review of the Present Tense only, practice of -AR, -ER & -IR verbs, introduction of stem-changing verbs, Ser & Estar, "Tener + que + infinitive ", and "Ir + a + infinitive." It will introduce reflexive verbs and pronouns, and introduction of the imperfect tense. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary development, communication strategies, and oral proficiency.
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 127
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 127
COSSI Group C (Levels 5 & 6): Intermediate Mid-Intermediate High
This blended level course is designed to continue building grammatical structures that focus on speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Topics include a review of the present tense and a comparison of the present and present progressive tenses. Students will review the preterite and imperfect tenses, compare and contrast the preterite and imperfect tenses, and be introduced to additional uses in more complex sentences. New vocabulary and grammatical structures will be presented and developed in conversational and written contexts. It will introduce and expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense and formal commands. Vocabulary development and communication strategies will be emphasized. Recommended for those who have a command of the present tense and a working knowledge of the past and future tenses; or one to two years of study at the college level.
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC134
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC134
COSSI Group D (Levels 7 & 8): Advanced Low-Advanced Mid
This blended level course is for students with a minimum of two to three years of college level Spanish or the equivalent. Students should have a working knowledge and command of most tenses. This course will contrast the uses of the preterite and imperfect tenses, expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense, and refine usage of vocabulary using idiomatic expressions, slang and difficult grammatical principles. It will introduce more complex uses of the subjunctive mood, new vocabulary, and related expressions to expand the communicative strategies of the student. Advanced use of vocabulary and intricate grammatical structures will be taught through literature.
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 136
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 136
COSSI Group E (Levels 9 & 10): Advanced High-Superior
This blended level course is for students with a minimum of two to three years of college level Spanish or the equivalent. Students should have a working knowledge and command of most tenses. This course will contrast the uses of the preterite and imperfect tenses, expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense, and refine usage of vocabulary using idiomatic expressions, slang and difficult grammatical principles. It will introduce more complex uses of the subjunctive mood, new vocabulary, and related expressions to expand the communicative strategies of the student. Advanced use of vocabulary and intricate grammatical structures will be taught through literature.
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 116
June 24-27, 2024, RTEC 116
ENG 250: Introduction to Folklore & Mythology
This course surveys and compares representative texts from world mythology and folklore. Explores common mythological and folkloric themes and genres. Examines mythology as an interdisciplinary field that incorporates anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology, and religion. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.
April 2, 2024 to June 13, 2024, RTEC 138
April 2, 2024 to June 13, 2024, RTEC 138
FR 102: 1st Year French II
The second course of a three-course sequence in French. Continues the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Particular emphasis on short interactions regarding everyday life. Class meets twice a week in person and includes asynchronous online work. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit. Prerequisites: FR 101.
April 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024, MAZ 0207
April 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024, MAZ 0207
FR 103: First Year French III
The third course of a three-course sequence in French. Continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Class meets twice a week in person and includes asynchronous online work. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit. Prerequisites: FR 102.
April 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024, MAZ 0207
April 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024, MAZ 0207
FR 203: 2nd Year French III
This course continues the work of French 202, reviewing, expanding and perfecting pronunciation, structure and vocabulary for the purpose of active oral and written communication. Increasing emphasis on writing and reading skills. Incorporates culture, regionalisms, and argot; class taught mostly in French. Class meets twice a week in person and includes asynchronous online work. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit. Prerequisite: 2nd Year French II (202, or one year of IB, AP French in high school, or four years of middle/high school French.)
April 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024, MAZ 0207
April 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024, MAZ 0207
Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group
Students and instructors will practice advanced level Spanish in small group setting. This informal discussion will help students practice and polish their everyday conversation and grammar. Instructor will facilitate different topics weekly to practice Spanish in a variety of settings.
April 2, 2024 to June 6, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
April 2, 2024 to June 6, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
Intermediate Spanish Special Studies: Music
Develop your comprehension skills, grammar base, and passion for the Spanish language with music. Using a different song each week, this contextually rooted and culturally rich medium will guide you through the practice of speaking Spanish and incorporating it into your everyday life. New materials are added each session so returning students are always welcome. Recommended preparation: Intermediate Spanish language skills.
February 26, 2024 to March 18, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
May 6, 2024 to June 3, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
February 26, 2024 to March 18, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
May 6, 2024 to June 3, 2024, ONLINE ZOOM
Mayan Youth Workshop w/Pedro Parra
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, RDM1 142
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, RDM1 142
Thursday, June 27, 2024, RDM1 142
Three-Day Intensive Intermediate Spanish Course: A CI Language Lab
Unlock the door to language proficiency and cultural understanding with our three-day, 15-hour Spanish Intermediate Immersion course. Designed for learners who have a foundational understanding of Spanish, this interactive and engaging course leverages the power of Comprehensible Input (CI) to enhance language acquisition.The course will focus on the following topics: Egan Bernal and his hometown of Zipaquira Colombia; Pescaito, the song by Carlos Vives and the Barrio in Santa Marta Colombia; and La Tomatina festival in Buñol Spain. Students will read and listen to language about these topics that is 100% comprehensible during 90% of all instruction time. Time will also be spent on interesting activities that are personalized to the individuals in the class.
July 1-3, 2024, RTEC 138
July 1-3, 2024, RTEC 138
Write Your Name using Mayan Glyphs
Pedro Parra aka "Can Ek"(black snake in Yucatecan Maya) was born in Jo',Yucatán. He is a Mayan artist, musician, photographer, and designer. In this session, you will spend two hours learning the art of writing your name using Mayan glyphs
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, RDM1 142
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, RDM1 142