LANGUAGES Fall 2008 Conversational French: First Year, First & Second Quarters (KTD) Conversational French: Second Year, First & Second Quarters (KTD) Conversational Italian: First Year, First & Second Quarters (KTD) Conversational Spanish: First Year, First & Second Quarters (KTD) Basic Spanish Introduction (KTD) Basic Spanish Beginning (KTD) Note: The following classes were developed to teach conversation skills in modern foreign languages. They are organized in a two-year series with a potential of four quarters offered each year if warranted by enrollment. Classes designated "First Year, First Quarter" are for those with no previous background in the language. Each successive quarter continues to develop your ability to converse in the language. Those with equivalent knowledge are welcome to enroll mid-year; however, please be advised that no refunds are given for mistaken placement in the Language series. If in doubt, call the Community Ed office at 485-9305 and ask to have the instructor call you. When the purchase of a text book is required, that text will be used for the entire two-year series. Cost of text books vary and are available at the College Bookstore, 415.485.9394. Please note: If you wish to develop reading and writing skills, please call the Modern Languages department at 415.485.9348 or go to www.marin.edu. Conversational French: First Year, First & Second Quarters These sequential courses are designed for those who have no or very little knowledge of French. We work with pronunciation, vocabulary enrichment and short conversations. See Note at beginning of the Languages section. For each course listed below: Anne-Marie Lebas First Year, First Quarter Sept. 11-Oct. 16 7 Thursdays, 7:10-9:20pm Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 109 Fee $84/Course #85249 Anne-Marie Lebas First Year, Second Quarter Oct. 23-Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27) 6 Thursdays, 7:10-9pm Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 109 Fee $78/Course #85251 Return to top Conversational French: Second Year, First & Second Quarters These second year refresher courses are for those who would like to review what they learned in high school or college French classes, or for those students who have taken the beginning French conversation courses. The goal is to boost confidence and fluency in speaking. See Note at beginning of the Languages section. Venez apprendre dans une ambiance joyeuse! For each course listed below: Anne-Marie Lebas 7 Wednesdays, 7:10-9pm Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 106 Fee $84 Second Year, First Quarter Sept. 3-Oct. 15 Course #85253 Second Year, Second Quarter Oct. 22-Dec. 3 Course #85254 Return to top Conversational Italian: First Year, First & Second Quarters Learn basic conversational Italian, including pronunciation, vocabulary and command of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. See Note at beginning of Languages section. First Year, First Quarter Lido Cantarutti 7 Tuesdays, 7:10-9pm Sept. 2-Oct. 14 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 106 Fee $84 Course #85255 Ilia Salomone-Smith 7 Tuesdays, 3:10-5pm Sept. 2-Oct. 14 Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 173 Fee $64 Course #85256 EC First Year, Second Quarter Lido Cantarutti 7 Tuesdays, 7:10-9pm Oct. 21-Dec. 2 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 106 Fee $84 Course #85257 Ilia Salomone-Smith 7 Tuesdays, 3:10-5pm Oct. 21-Dec. 2 Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 173 Fee $64 Course #85258 EC Return to top Conversational Spanish: First Year, First & Second Quarters These are introductory courses for beginners who wish to learn to converse in Spanish with others at home or while traveling. Students will learn vocabulary, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. The stress is on developing the ability to converse. See Note at beginning of the Languages section. First Year, First Quarter Nancy McInnes 7 Thursdays, 7:10-9pm Sept. 4-Oct. 16 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 106 Fee $84/Course #85261 Milt Hain 7 Tuesdays, 3:10-5pm Sept. 2-Oct. 14 Kentfield Campus Temporary Building 119 Fee $64/Course #85262 EC First Year, Second Quarter Nancy McInnes 6 Thursdays, 7:10-9pm Oct. 23-Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27) Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 106 Fee $78/Course #85263 Milt Hain 7 Tuesdays, 3:10-5pm Oct. 21-Dec. 2 Kentfield Campus Temporary Building 119 Fee $64/Course #85264 EC Return to top Basic Spanish Introduction You learn Spanish while having fun at the same time. -- Father Paul Rossi Pastor, St. Raphael Church and Mission San Rafael Archangel My classes are aerobics for the brain. - Patricio Tapia Patricio Tapia is a native Chilean who's been teaching in Marin for over eighteen years. He will engage you in conversation in Spanish from the first day. No expensive books to buy! Materials will be distributed in class and include hand outs and two 20-minute CDs. Bring a notebook and a 3-ring binder for hand outs. Fall 1 7 Wednesdays, 10:10-12noon Sept. 3-Oct. 15 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 96 Fee $109 (Includes $25 materials) Course #85265 Fall 2 7 Wednesdays, 10:10-12noon Oct. 22-Dec. 3 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 96 Fee $109 (Includes $25 materials) Course #85266 Return to top Basic Spanish Beginning This class is excellent. It's fun to be a participant, and as a result we learn a lot. Patricio is a superb instructor. -- John Wilson, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, Golden Gate University School of Law Students learn more easily in a relaxed atmosphere. I become a teacher entertainer! - Patricio Tapia Practice simple conversations right away in this basic course, which focuses on everyday phrases and commands. No expensive books to buy! Materials will be distributed in class and include hand outs and two 20-minute CDs. Bring a notebook and a 3-ring binder for hand outs. For each course listed below: Patricio Tapia Fall 1 7 Tuesdays, 6:40-8:30pm Sept. 2-Oct. 14 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 108 Fee $109 (Includes $25 materials) Course #85267 Fall 2 7 Tuesdays, 6:40-8:30pm Oct. 21-Dec. 2 Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 108 Fee $109 (Includes $25 materials) Course #85268 Return to top

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