LANGUAGES Spring 2008 Conversational French Beg. 1st year 4th quarter (KTD) Conversational French Interm 2nd year, 4th quarter (KTD) Conversational Italian Beg. 1st year 4th quarter (KTD) Conversational Italian Interm. 2nd year, 4th quarter (KTD) Conversational Spanish Beg. 1st year 4th quarter (KTD) Conversational Spanish Interm. 2nd year, 4th quarter (KTD) Note: The following classes were developed to teach conversation skills. 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 students 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, Fourth Quarter For continuing and new students who would like to improve basic conversation skills in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Build vocabulary, practice basic structures and polish pronunciation while developing greater ease in communicating. Be ready to sing. The class will use the text Ultimate French, Beginner-Intermediate, starting with Lesson 15. See Note at the beginning of the Languages section. Ellen Karel 7 Thursdays, 7:10-9pm Mar. 27-May 15 (No class Apr. 10) Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 109 Fee $84 Course #8227 Return to top Conversational French: Second Year, Fourth Quarter The second year refresher course is for those who have completed "Conversational French: Second Year, Third Quarter," or who would like to review what they learned in high school or college French classes. The primary goal is to boost confidence and fluency in speaking. The class will use the text Ultimate French, Beginner-Intermediate, starting with Lesson 35. See Note at beginning of the Languages section. Venez apprendre dans une ambiance joyeuse! Ellen Karel 7 Tuesdays, 7:10-9pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) Kentfield Campus, Dance/Landscape Management Center 11 Fee $84 Course #8228 Return to top Conversational Italian: First Year, Fourth Quarter Learn basic conversational Italian, including pronunciation, vocabulary and command of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. See Note at beginning of Languages section. Lido Cantarutti 7 Tuesdays, 7:10-9pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 105 Fee $84 Course #8230 Return to top Conversational Italian: Second Year, Fourth Quarter These courses are designed for students who have completed "Conversational Italian: Second Year, Third Quarter" or have some knowledge of Italian. Starting with a review, we continue to develop knowledge of vocabulary, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions and situational colloquialisms. Emphasis will be on speaking and comprehension through intensive oral drills. See Note at beginning of Languages section. Ci divertiamo e talvolta festeggiamo mentre impariamo la lingua e cultura italiana! Ilia Salomone-Smith, who has taught for COM's Modern Languages department, teaches with passion and energy, and strives to make the learning environment comfortable for all students with non-judgmental strategies and techniques. 7 Tuesdays, 6:40-8:30pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) Kentfield Campus, Learning Resources Center 20 Fee $84 Course #8231 Return to top Conversational Spanish: First Year, Fourth Quarter This continuing course is designed for first-year students who wish to learn to converse in Spanish with others at home or while traveling. You will learn and practice vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic expressions. See Note at beginning of the Languages section. Patricio Tapia 7 Tuesdays, 7:10-9pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 103 Fee $84/Course #8232 Milt Hain 7 Tuesdays, 3:10-5pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) Kentfield Campus, Temporary Building 119 Fee $64/Course #8234 EC Return to top Conversational Spanish: Second Year, Fourth Quarter Join other students who have completed "Conversational Spanish: Second Year, Third Quarter," or have equivalent skills, to increase fluency. You will study vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension through intensive oral drills in order to express your thoughts and feelings in Spanish. See Note at beginning of Languages section. Patricio Tapia 7 Mondays, 4:10-6pm Mar. 24-May 12 (No class Apr. 7) Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 169 Fee $84 Course #8235 Return to top

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