LANGUAGES
Attention: Registration for classes may close seven (7) days prior to the start date depending on enrollment numbers. If you cannot find a class you are looking for, please reach out to the Non-Credit Registration Desk at (609)570-3311 or email ComEd@mccc.edu for further information. The Center for Continuing Studies also suggests not purchasing textbooks until seven (7) days prior to the start date of a class to ensure the class is running.
arabic - 1
This course introduces the fundamental elements of the modern standard Arabic language within the cultural context of Arabic-speaking people. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Arabic and demonstrate cultural awareness.
Textbook: Required and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring
Cost: $195
20% senior discount eligible
arabic - 2
This course introduces the fundamental elements of the modern standard Arabic language within the cultural context of Arabic-speaking people. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Specific examples include day-to-day survival and social needs – reading, writing, street signs, airport, restaurant, hospital, shopping, culture, food, geography, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Arabic and demonstrate further cultural awareness.
Textbook: Required and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring
Cost: $195
20% senior discount eligible
Spanish – Beginners
This class lays the foundation for basic vocabulary and phrases that allow you to start speaking immediately! Taught in a comfortable atmosphere with other beginners, Spanish instructor Romel Flores brings over 3 decades of experience to the classroom where you will not only learn simple phrases that can be used in personal and professional conversations, but you will also be introduced to the rich culture and customs of South America.
Textbook: Required and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost: $195
20% senior discount eligible
Spanish – Intermediate
Improve your pronunciation, learn proper sentence structure, and add to your Spanish vocabulary in this fun and interactive intermediate level class. Gain confidence as you practice with vocabulary-building exercises and speaking prompts. Complement your speaking ability by further exploring the beautiful South American culture with popular instructor, Romel Flores.
Textbook: Required and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost: $195
20% senior discount eligible
Spanish – Advanced
Build upon your intermediate Spanish-speaking skills with notable instructor Flores. Learn the rules of proper grammar while increasing your awareness of the intricacies in everyday language. Practice complex conversation to increase confidence! Learn new and advanced vocabulary and sentence structure for use in business, travel and social interactions. The conversational topics in Advanced Spanish will center around Spanish customs and culture.
Textbook: Required and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost: $195
20% senior discount eligible
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR EVERYDAY USE - 1
This is a beginning level presentation of Spanish, relevant to people's lives. It will provide the vocabulary and basic sentence structure to enable students to communicate orally in everyday situations: family, people in our lives, household items, routine activities, descriptions, etc. Spanish for business or travel, will be topics included. Also, the uniqueness of Spanish and the wonders of language in general will be featured by recipient of Distinguished Teacher award, Professor Richman.
Textbook: Required and will be provided in class. Included in the cost of tuition.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost: $265 (Tuition:$250 + Book Fee:$15)
20% senior discount eligible
conversational spanish for everyday use - 2
An entertaining practical Spanish course for beginners, enabling students to communicate easily on topics of high interest: food, clothes, shopping, acquaintances, places, travel, daily routine, weather, household items, etc. A continuation of Conversational Spanish for Everday Use -1, although you may take this level without having taken level 1.
Textbook: Required and will be provided in class. Included in the cost of tuition.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost: $265 (Tuition: $250 + Book Fee: $15)
20% senior discount eligible
French ConversatioN - 1
Bonjour! Learn conversational French to navigate your daily interactions in French-speaking environments and countries. Vocabulary and basic grammar for traveling, shopping, and dining, etc. will be included in this fun, practical course.
Textbook: Required and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost:$250
20% senior discount eligible
ITALIAN CONVERSATION - 1
Learn the basics of vocabulary for use in travel and social interactions.
Textbook: Required at the first class and may be purchased in the college bookstore.
Offered: Spring/Fall
Cost:$250
20% senior discount eligible
ITALIAN CONVERSATION - 2
This class is a continuation of Italian Conversation I. Learn more advanced vocabulary, grammar, and verb conjugation in different tenses in order to converse in Italian for travel and social interactions.
Book: Bring the same book used in Italian Conversation I.
Offered: Spring and Fall
Cost:$250
20% senior discount eligible
ITALIAN CONVERSATION - 3
By the end of this course, you will acquire the communicative and cultural skill sets necessary to reach the intermediate level of competency in Italian conversation. You will become acquainted with more nuanced areas of oral expression, vocabulary, and grammar, as you enhance your speaking and listening skills alongside additional practice with reading and writing on various subjects of interest in both the U.S. and Italy. Topics include daily life, seasons, holidays, international travel, and agrotourism.
Offered: TBD
Cost: $250