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WORLD LANGUAGES
—LUDOVICA, DIAMOCI DELLE ARIE! L’ ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO L’OPERA
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CCAE offers in-person and online classes in many languages taught by highly trained and experienced instructors. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p. 19). Please visit ccae.org/language-levels for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-to-date language offerings. Please take advantage of our Personal Assessment Days (p. 21). For any questions about a specific language or level, you can also email languages@ccae.org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617.547.6789 ext. 112. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook. For online classes, we recommend purchasing the book before attending the first class.
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
Joao Copertino Pereira, Katia Costa-Bancroft, Allan Oliveira | Native Speakers Portuguese, the native language of Brazil, is spoken by approximately 180 million people around the world, including one million in Massachusetts! This series of engaging courses emphasize spoken production and interaction.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Feb. 8 | $230 | Allan Oliveira
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Feb. 7 | $255 | Joao Copertino Pereira No class Feb. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: BPB3 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Feb. 8 | $230 | Allan Oliveira
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Expand your vocabulary and fluency in this relaxed and fun class for students who have at least 60 hours of instruction (or equivalent). We will practice to express ourselves comfortably, discuss current events, and engage fully in the cultural context of Brazilian Portuguese.
COURSE CODE: BPIC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255 | Katia Costa-Bancroft
PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, closely related in vocabulary and grammar. For speakers of Spanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because of this close linguistic relationship. This class is for advanced and native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese.
COURSE CODE: BPSP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255
CHINESE
Jin Cooper | Native Speaker and Author, Notes from Harvard Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. As Mandarin’s popularity increases among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: CMB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class assumes that students have taken Chinese classes continuously for approximately one year. It focuses on recognizing frequently used Chinese characters and writing simple Chinese sentences, along with conversations for everyday life. Students at this level will learn to handle a limited number of situations, such as talking about past and future events, commenting about learning Chinese or English, and making phone calls. These topics correspond to Lessons 1-3 of the Intermediate Chinese textbook with an accompanying Audio CD by Yong Ho.
COURSE CODE: CMLI Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255
INTERMEDIATE
This level is for students who have at least 60 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, can identify the main points of clear standard speech, and can read texts that consist mainly of high-frequency language. At this level, students will learn what to say to show appreciation, to invite friends for social gatherings or conferences, and to request permission or help. This is to prepare students for entering into conversation on topics that are likely to arise in everyday life, while asking students to write simple, connected text on familiar or personal topics describing experiences and impressions.
COURSE CODE: CMIN Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255
FRENCH
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards and is a primary or second language of many international organizations. French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: FRB1 Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am. Begins Jan. 11 | $225 | Neha Coureil
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Melanie Huguet No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $200 | Neha Coureil
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255 | Melanie Huguet
HIGH BEGINNER
This class is for students who have completed our 4 Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction in the past year). The class includes a thorough revision of the basic grammar with a lot of opportunities to practice speaking skills. The goal of this class is to prepare students for our Beginner Conversation class.
COURSE CODE: FRHB Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255 | Melanie Huguet
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $200 | Neha Coureil
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable using the present and have some knowledge of passé composé and imparfait. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of French, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: FRCB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Melanie Huguet No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
THE THREE GROUPS OF VERBS
Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker In this class, we will cover verbs from each group of French verbs. We will conjugate these verbs in three tenses of l’indicatif, the present, the future, and the past tense (passé composé) with practice and correct pronunciation. This will allow students to express themselves in the present, the future, and the past. Regarding the third group, we will cover the most common verbs. For students who have completed at least French Beginner Level 4.
COURSE CODE: FRVB Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Feb. 10 | $115
Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB
Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker Nous nous rassemblerons, via Zoom, deux fois par mois pour une discussion ouverte autour d’un livre en langue française. Nous définirons les mots difficiles, puis soulignerons les thèmes essentiels pour voir comment ces thèmes font écho à des événements récents ou touchent des sujets importants de notre vie personnelle. Pour continuer “À livre ouvert” et notre conversation en Français, rejoignez-nous à bord du Nautilus et voyageons ensemble dans les profondeurs du texte de Jules Verne. Il n’est pas surprenant que le cinquième livre le plus traduit au monde, publié il y a 150 ans, continue de fasciner jeunes et grands et présage déjà à son époque de problèmes qui sont bien d’actualité comme la course aux armements, le gâchis des ressources naturelles de la terre. A l’heure où les hommes les plus riches de la planète: Bezos, Branson, Musk construisent leur propres fusées pour s’offrir des vols anti gravité de quelques minutes, il n’est pas interdit de penser qu’ils furent tous inspirés par le Capitaine Nemo. Peu de personnages de roman sont aussi difficile à cerner que Nemo, Nemo le pessimiste, le cynique, le misanthrope, le violent, l’intransigeant, l’impitoyable mais aussi le savant, l’amoureux du monde naturel, passionné par les profondeurs des océans et de leurs secrets. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). Required book: 20,000 lieues sous les mers by Jules Verne.
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 18 (meets bi-weekly) | $140
Free Personal Online Assessment Days
Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online assessment days on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German.
Tuesday, December 14, 6-8pm Tuesday, January 4, 9-11am Wednesday, January 5, 6-8pm
For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels. Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112 for more details.
GERMAN
Petra Bittner, Angela Day, Francesca Ferraris | Native Speakers The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. The German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of annual publication of new books, with one-tenth of all books (including e-books) in the world being published in the German language. Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. All classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: GRB1 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255 | Angela Day
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: GRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255 | Petra Bittner
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: GRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255 | Petra Bittner
HIGH BEGINNER THROUGH SHORT STORIES
This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 4, have a solid knowledge of basic structures of German, and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories about everyday situations. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing and reading skills and deepen your understanding of German culture. Required book: Ferien in Frankfurt - 10 Short Stories for Beginners (ISBN: 978-1494337612).
COURSE CODE: GEST Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Petra Bittner No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: GRIN Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255 | Petra Bittner
ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION
COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255 | Francesca Ferraris No class Feb. 16 & 23
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of Präteritum und Perfekt. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of German, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: GRBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255
BREAKFAST IN GERMAN: FRÜHSTÜCK AUF DEUTSCH
Diana Erinna | Native Speaker Enjoy your breakfast while improving your German communication skills. This class will build your vocabulary and fluency in a casual atmosphere. Recommended for advanced-level students.
COURSE CODE: GEBB Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 9am-10:30am. Begins Jan. 12 | $230
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT LITERATURE:
EIN GANZES LEBEN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Als Andreas Egger Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts in das Tal kommt, in dem er sein Leben verbringen wird, ist er vier Jahre alt. Er wächst in der Familie seines Onkels ohne Liebe auf. Als junger Mann findet er Arbeit bei einer Firma, die die ersten Skilifte baut. Dann trifft er die Liebe seines Lebens und verliert sie bald wieder. Eggers Leben ist hart, aber er ist zufrieden. Er erlebt den Einzug der Moderne in sein kleines Dorf und bleibt doch ganz der alte. In diesem Kurs lesen und diskutieren wir Robert Seethalers Roman über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod. Required book: Ein ganzes Leben by Robert Seethaler. Students are asked to read the first 30 pages of the book for the first meeting.
COURSE CODE: GRGL Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Jan. 20 | $170
GERMAN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART AND
CULTURE: MUSEUMSBESUCHE IN BERLIN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Die Alte Nationalgalerie zeigt im Herzen der Berliner Museumsinsel eine der bedeutendsten deutschen Sammlungen der Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dagegen ist der Hamburger Bahnhof ein „Museum für Gegenwart“. In diesem Kurs besuchen wir beide Museen virtuell: Wir erkunden die Museen, besprechen ausgewählte Kunstwerke und lernen Wissenswertes über berühmte und zeitgenössische Künstler. Every term new art works. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: GRMU Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Mar. 10 | $85
GERMAN STAMMTISCH: SPRECHEN UND SPAZIEREN AM FRESH POND
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Möchten Sie gern Deutsch sprechen in einer Gruppe? Wir spazieren um den Fresh Pond und reden über verschiedene Themen (Deutschland, Reisen, Kunst etc.). Alle, die gern Deutsch sprechen, sind herzlich willkommen! Egal, ob Sie Anfänger*innen sind oder schon länger Deutsch sprechen. Meeting point: Corner of Aberdeen Ave and Huron Ave. The instructor will be sending an email to all registered students about the meeting point. Students of all levels of German are welcome!
COURSE CODE: GSTA Sec. 01: 5 Sundays, 12-1pm. Begins Jan. 16 (meets bi-weekly) | $25
MODERN HEBREW
Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker The official language of the state of Israel, Hebrew is a Semitic language that belongs to the Afro-Asian language family. Hebrew is the only Canaanite language still spoken, and the only truly successful example of a revived dead language. Modern Hebrew is spoken by approximately 10 million people around the world.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: MHB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255 No class Feb. 22
POLISH
Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker Polish is a West-Slavic language, the official language of Poland, and one of the official languages of the European Union. After numerous waves of emigration since the beginning of the XIX century around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million speakers who reside in Poland. One of the largest Diaspora communities is located in the US where Polish is spoken by 3.5 million people. Join them with a patient and experienced instructor who can guide you through this unique and interesting language.
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: PLB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
LOW INTERMEDIATE
This level is for students who have at least 50 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, are familiar with frequently used expressions, the past and future tense, and are able to express themselves in everyday situations. Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to identify the main points of clear standard speech, for example, on TV or radio programs. They will learn to describe experiences and events and give reasons and explanations for opinions.
COURSE CODE: PLLI Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
RUSSIAN
Katya Maher | Native Speaker Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and is also widely spoken in Central Asia. Russian is the eighth most spoken language in the world by a number of native speakers and the seventh by total numbers of speakers. Our experienced instructor, Katya Maher, will make you familiar with how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and everything else you need to communicate in this language.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: RUB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
ANCIENT GREEK
THEOGONY, GREEK MYTH, AND THE ANCIENT GREEK LANGUAGE
Emilio Saavedra | Hellenist The drops of blood from Saturn’s castration created the ash tree nymphs well before the Olympians had been born according to Hesiod’s Theogony. This text was written in the epic dialect of ancient Greek but this course will center around selected English translations of the work. During the class, the treatment of this text and the Orphic Hymns will lead to a discussion of many elements of ancient Greek society, culture, and language. Students will learn the alphabet, the names of the gods, some rudiments of the Epic and Attic dialects, and some elements of epic recitation. This is a class geared toward absolute beginner students of Ancient Greek as well as those returning to the language after a long hiatus.
COURSE CODE: AGTH Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255
LATIN
SALVETE ROMANI
Joan Brunetta | MA in Medieval Studies, University of York Have you always been interested in Latin but never had a chance to study it? Although Latin is rarely taught nowadays, it remained the language of international communication in Europe well into the 18th century. Latin gives access not only to Classical texts but also to more than 1000 years of texts written in Europe and North Africa since the fall of the Roman Empire. In this class, students will work on developing a core Latin vocabulary and understanding the basics of Latin grammar, with a focus on Latin’s linguistic connections to English
BEGINNER LEVEL 1 REVIEW
Worried you will have forgotten all your Latin grammar before the start of Beginner Level 2? Never fear! In these review sessions, we will recover your knowledge of 1st declension, 2nd declension, and the present tense. This grammar might feel like it is long lost to you, but rest assured that it is hiding in your brain somewhere! In these sessions, we will root it out.
COURSE CODE: SLR1 Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Jan. 12 & 19 | $60
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SRL2 Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Feb. 28 | $115
BEGINNER LEVEL 3 REVIEW
Worried you will have forgotten all your Latin grammar before the start of Beginner Level 4? Never fear! In these review sessions, we will recover your knowledge of 1st-3rd declension nouns and adjectives, present, imperfect, and perfect active indicative verbs, and the all-important SID SPACE prepositions.
COURSE CODE: SLR3 Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Jan. 11 & 18 | $60
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SRL4 Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Mar. 1 | $115
ITALIAN
Maria Grazia Lolla, Federica P | Native Speakers Italian is spoken as a native language by approximately 85 million people in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Throughout the world, it is the fifth most studied foreign language. Taught by experienced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ITB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Federica P No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255 | Federica P No class Feb. 24
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: ITLI Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 9:15am-11am. Begins Jan. 13 | $255 | Federica P No class Feb. 24
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: ITIL Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $230 | Maria Grazia Lolla
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of passato prossimo and imperfetto. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Italian, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Federica P No class Jan. 18 & Feb. 22
DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ:
ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION
Federica P | Native Speaker Immagina di essere seduto al bar di una piazza italiana, immagina di bere il tuo caffè e di gustare un cornetto mentre chiacchieri in italiano con le persone sedute ai tavoli vicini. Immagina di immergerti nella cultura e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana. This class is recommended for advanced students.
COURSE CODE: ITCC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 No class Jan. 18 & Feb. 22
APERITIVO LETTERARIO: ITALIAN BOOK CLUB
Elena Lori | Native Speaker Do you love Italy and all Italian things? Do you like the idea of knowing more about the country’s literature, history, and culture? Then this Italian book club is perfect for you. Come to share some classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with a glass of wine, the Italian type, of course! Intermediate Level (B1) in Italian required. Every term a new book. Required book for the first meeting: Borgo Sud by Donatella di Pietrantonio (2020).
COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Feb. 4 & Mar. 4 | $60
LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO
Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist This is an advanced class for students who have had the equivalent of two years of college-level Italian and have acquired basic reading, speaking, and listening skills in the Italian language. A book, typically a collection of short stories, will be read in class and discussed from the standpoint of both form and content. The classroom discussion will also be the basis for conversation and occasional grammar review. Additionally, the instructor may introduce other Italian-language materials, such as newspaper articles, grammatical exercises, well-known Italian short poems, as well as topics of current relevance for classroom discussion and conversation.
COURSE CODE: LETT Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280
GIALLO & SPUMANTE: ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been the setting of many international best-selling mysteries. Politically committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the evocation of la dolce vita. We will discuss Almost Blue by Carlo Lucarelli. The novel recounts the investigation of a serial killer who terrorizes Bologna. Gripping, haunting, and textured, the narrative alternates the perspectives of the police detective, a blind witness, and the killer himself. Music and the sense of hearing play a dominant role in the investigation. Required reading: Almost blue by Carlo Lucarelli (1997).
COURSE CODE: ITGP Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Mar. 24 | $50
CINE-CITTÀ: PINOCCHIO:
ITALIAN LITERATURE INTO FILM
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge One of the most translated books in the world, Le avventure di Pinocchio by the Florentine writer Carlo Lorenzini, better known as Collodi, originated in nineteenth-century Italy. The story of a wooden puppet who became a boy has been the subject of countless retellings. The most influential by far is the 1940 cartoon adaptation by Walt Disney which gave international currency to a book that resonated quite differently in its native nineteenth-century Italian context. Disney’s interpretation significantly departs from Collodi’s original. So does the latest film adaptation by Italian director Matteo Garrone and so did the musical interpretation offered by Italian rockstar Edoardo Bennato. We will dedicate the first class to Collodi’s book and the second to some of the most memorable interpretations of the story of Pinocchio. Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. We recommend watching the movie before class.
COURSE CODE: CICI Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Jan. 12 & 19 | $75
DIAMOCI DELLE ARIE! L’ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO L’OPERA VERISTA E I CAPOLAVORI DI PUCCINI
Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker E’ una serie di incontri in cui sarà raccontata la storia del Teatro d’Opera Italiano attraverso le storie, le melodie e i versi che hanno reso questa pagina della Storia italiana famosa in tutto il mondo. E’ un percorso che esplorerà in particolare le Opere italiane della fine del 1800, approfondendone la struttura, i legami con il contesto storico-letterario e l’evoluzione attraverso i decenni. Conosceremo più da vicino l’Opera verista e i capolavori di Puccini e, visitando i palcoscenici dei Teatri più importanti, ascolteremo le voci dei grandi interpreti. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: ITAP Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $140 No class Jan. 17
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Colleen McGilpin | American Sign Language Instructor Learn the basics of sign language as a first step to developing receptive and expressive skills. You will learn commonly used signs, the basic grammatical rules of American Sign Language, and information about the deaf. This class requires the additional purchase of a textbook.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-8:45pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $170 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
ASL PRACTICE
This class is for students who have attended at least a Beginner Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) and would like to expand their signing abilities. We will cover common phrases, sentences, ASL grammar, and a few fun new categories where we will continue our knowledge with American Sign Language. This class is great for anybody who wants to practice basic signs and to learn new signs.
COURSE CODE: ASPA Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $170 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
JAPANESE
Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker Japanese is spoken by more than 125 million people around the world—primarily by the inhabitants of Japan, but also by populations of Japanese origin in Hawaii, as well as in North and South America. Nearly 4 million people around the world study Japanese. Japanese is an agglutinative language whose origins are not clearly established. The writing system consists of two syllabaries—Hiragana and Katakana—and the Chinese Kanji characters.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: JPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Jan. 24 | $255 No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: JPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), exercise those learnings under practical situations, and practice with lively and interactive activities. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-4 classes or equivalent, who have learned Hiragana, Katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form, te-form, and short-form) and adjectives et al.
COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255
KOREAN
Soe Young Lee | Native Speaker Korean belongs to the Ural-Altaic family of languages and is spoken by approximately 100 million people in South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, and the US. Due to Korea’s increasing economic and political importance in North-East Asia, Korean is growing increasingly popular around the world as a foreign language. The “Korean Wave” has become an influential global phenomenon since the start of the 21st century, heavily impacting the contemporary cultures, music, film, and television industries, and behavioral aspects of various people throughout the world.
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: KOB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255
SPANISH
Carlos Cruz, Martha de la Vega, Luis Carlos Lopez, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers Spoken in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world. It is also the second most studied language in the world and the third most used language on the internet. Make Spanish your second language with our first-rate instructors.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Carlos Cruz Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Martha de la Vega No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class is for students who completed our 4 Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction). Students will continue to work on their speaking skills, review and apply basic grammar including the past tense. The goal of this class is to gain confidence and be able to transition to a Beginner Conversation class at the end of the term.
COURSE CODE: SPHB Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students that have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent of it and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of preterite and future. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Spanish, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: SPBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $255 | Luis Carlos Lopez No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of Spanish. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions, and share points of view with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary, and engage fully in the cultural context of Spanish.
COURSE CODE: SPCO Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND
CONVERSATION: REFLECTIONS ON IDENTITY IN SHORT STORIES AND POEMS
Luis Carlos Lopez | Native Speaker An introduction to short stories and poems that reflect on the flaws and values of societies through the lens of various identities. We will discuss the authors’ cultural and historical contexts to understand the representation of identity and inherent conflicts. Authors will include Alfredo Fressia, Julio Cortazar, Cristina Peri Rossi, Mario Benedetti, Julia de Burgos, Alejandra Costamagna, and many more. Students are encouraged to practice their fluency by connecting the reading selections to the leading themes of gender, madness, ethnicity, and existential identity. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above).
COURSE CODE: SPRI Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 19 | $140
CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics
Join us on this journey through the Hispanic world with music, short films, trivia, interviews, poetry, and much more. You will practice your listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills and there will also be an opportunity to review some grammar. The topics will reflect the diversity and cultural richness of the Hispanic world. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: SPEN Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 21 | $190
SPANISH ADVANCED CONVERSATION:
EXPLORE MADRID
Almudena Soriano Blázquez | Native Speaker Madrid is a city full of history, literature, customs, culture, art, and good food. All these are good ingredients to practice your Spanish language skills. In this class, we will travel virtually to places in Madrid, listen and practice Castilian Spanish, and experience how “madrileños” live and enjoy their vibrant city. We will discover the history, read literature, listen to songs, analyze recipes and watch movie clips. You’ll participate in lively conversations, learn new idioms, have fun, and maybe prepare for a real trip to this amazing city. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (B1+ and above).
COURSE CODE: SPMA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 24 | $230 No class Feb. 21
SPANISH ENCOUNTERS THROUGH MUSIC AND SONGS
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker Songs are a great medium to express a wide variety of universal emotions and a great window to other cultures. They are also very helpful and fun when learning Spanish. In every session, we will listen and process a couple of songs from different countries and genres. Improve your listening skills and review some grammar, learn new vocabulary and idioms, and enjoy the immersion in the language and the culture. For intermediate students (CEFR B1 and above). Every term has new material.
