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Upcoming Language Courses

World Language Courses

Embark on a journey into the Italian language and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Italy with our Italian 1 course. This course covers essential expressions, greetings, numbers, and simple sentence structures, alongside foundational grammar. Additionally, you'll explore aspects of Italian culture and traditions, enhancing your language learning experience.
#35298, Online Live, 9/4-10/23, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Sara Paris
Continue your Italian language adventure with Italian 2, where you'll expand on the essential concepts learned in Italian 1. This engaging and interactive course will deepen your understanding of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills. Get ready for a fun and enriching experience that will enhance your proficiency and appreciation of the Italian language.
#37011, Online Live, 10/30-12/18, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Sara Paris
Learn to speak Spanish in this class designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. This introductory course will cover basic commands, greetings, colors, numbers, parts of the body, family relationships, time and foods.
#35180, Online Live, 8/26-10/7, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
#36856, Truax-Health Building, 9/17-11/5, Tuesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Lupe Montes
Spanish 2 is ideal if you have taken some Spanish before and want to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Focus is on vocabulary and communication. You should have completed noncredit Spanish 1 or the equivalent.
#35182, Online Live, 10/14-11/20, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
Spanish 3 is a continuation of Spanish 2. Gain more advanced skills in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Successful completion of noncredit Spanish 2 or the equivalent recommended.
#35184, Online Live, 8/26-10/7, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
In this class conducted largely in Spanish, you will have the opportunity to learn complex sentence structures and become more comfortable communicating in the Spanish language.
#35324, Online Live, 10/8-11/19, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. We will be emphasizing introductory-level Japanese for recreation. Topics include basic pronunciation, alphabets, numbers, travel and ordering food.
#35126, Online Live, 9/3-10/22, Tuesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
Spend more time improving your grammar and expanding your vocabulary. You also will spend time in conversation with fellow students and the instructor to become more comfortable with everyday situations and common expressions.
#35128, Online Live, 10/29-12/17, Tuesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
Continue to expand on the vocabulary, grammar, usage and conversation skills begun in levels 1 and 2. If students are interested, the instructor may cover writing skills.
#35130, Online Live, 9/4-10/23, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
In this course, students will continue to expand on the vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills begun in levels 1, 2, and 3. Writing skills may be covered if relevant to the interests of the students. Cultural information about modern and historical Japan will also be taught alongside the lessons.
#35458, Online Live, 10/30-12/18, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
Keep practicing your Japanese language skills! This class is for you if you have completed Japanese 4 or equivalent and want to continue learning by meeting once a week to keep your skills sharp.
#37007, Online Live, 9/6-11/22, Friday, 6-7 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
Explore Madison and sharpen your English language skills in this 2-weekend course. In this course, you will divide your time between learning English as a second language in the classroom and exploring Madison outside of the classroom. You’ll have a chance to learn about your classmates’ home countries and together you’ll compare your own experiences of American life. Through excursions and activities, you will be able to explore and further understand Madison’s historical and cultural identity. This class fulfills 36 course hours.
Future offerings will be posted here.

American Sign Language Courses

Students learn basic skills of the American Sign Language (ASL) used by and for the deaf. This is an introductory course for those wanting to learn a second language or those who want to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Clinical and cultural aspects are covered as well as basic tips on how to best communicate with people who have hearing loss. Receptive and expressive sign vocabulary building activities are introduced through class activities stressing conversational skills. Students learn basic ASL questions, commands, and simple sentences. Information about the deaf community is also presented. Students practice with non-verbal/gesture activities, alphabet, and numbers.
#35120, Truax-Health Building, 8/19-10/21, Monday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
#35220, Truax-Health Building, 8/27-10/22, Tuesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
For students who have completed one or two semesters of introductory American Sign Language and want continued practice with previously introduced sign vocabulary, nuances of ASL non-verbal communication, expression, and structure. The class features further vocabulary building, advancement of grammar pattern use and increased ASL conversation without voice. Guest deaf participants provide receptive finger spelling and conversational skill practice.
#35122, Truax-Health Building, 10/28-12/16, Monday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
#35304, Truax-Health Building, 10/29-12/17, Tuesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
For students who are conversant with ASL and want to explore further structure, vocabulary, and use of the language. The course is not recommended for students who may have taken levels 1 and 2 and are still not comfortably conversant with ASL.
#35124, Truax-Health Building, 8/28-10/23, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
Continuing building on your conversational skills that you learned in Sign Language 3.
#36880, Commercial Ave., 8/28-10/23, Wednesday, 9-11:30 AM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
#35320, Truax-Health Building, 10/30-12/18, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta

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