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French, Beginning I

If you are interested in learning French for travel or the simple pleasure of speaking a romantic language this class will give you the stepping stones. You will learn practical conversation phrases as well as essential vocabulary. The emphasis will be on French culture and fundamentals for traveling scenarios. For beginners only! The textbook, Learn French the Fast and Fun Way , may be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Apr 06, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 218A Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4103-146

French, Beginning II

This course is a continuation of French, Beginning I with an emphasis on simple conversations and grammar. You will develop the skills for un vrai tête-à-tête avec vos amis Français! The textbook, Learn French the Fast and Fun Way , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Wed, Jan 27 - Apr 07, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 228 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4104-147

German, Beginning I

If you have ever wanted to learn German, now is the time. Native speaker, Lothar Jobczyk, will guide you through the most spoken language within the European Union; one European in four speaks German. After English, German is the language in which the most information is available on the Internet. It was spoken and written by Goethe, Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, Klimt and Einstein and numerous other great artists and scientists. Learning German will begin your discovery of one of the great cultures of Europe. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 344 Rhododendron, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4105-149

German II

Students will read and discuss newspaper articles, poetry, recipes, short stories and current events. A basic understanding of the German language is required. (20 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
  • 344 Rhododendron, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4106-150

Italian I

This class will give students the basic vocabulary needed while visiting Italy. The emphasis will be on real-life situations while giving some fundamental grammar. Points of interest of Italian culture, tradition, and history will be incorporated into the class. The textbooks, Italian-A Self Teaching Guide and Easy Italian Reader , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Wally Maria Wyatt, Instructor. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 31, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 344 Rhododendron, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4108-152

Italian II

This is a follow-up class to the beginning level. The emphasis will be on real-life situations while further exploring fundamental grammar. Points of interest of Italian culture, tradition, and history will be incorporated into the class. The textbooks, Italian-A Self Teaching Guide and Easy Italian Reader , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Wally Maria Wyatt, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 29, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
  • 309 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4109-153

Mandarin Chinese, Beginning

Nǐ hǎo! In this course, you will learn basic and practical conversational Chinese for everyday situations through fun practices. You will also learn useful skills that will help you study Chinese independently, including Pinyin (a system that uses Roman letters to represent the pronunciation of the Chinese character), as well as how to use an online dictionary and type Chinese on any computer. The textbook, Get Talking Chinese , may be purchased at the Asheville or Enka Campus bookstore. Shao-ting Chung, Instructor. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 312 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4127-155

Sign Language, Beginning I

American Sign Language (ASL) is quickly becoming one of the most widely used languages in the United States. In this beginning class, be introduced to finger spelling and ASL signs, grammar, terminology and communication processes. Leave the class with a signing vocabulary of over 200 words. The textbook, Signing Illustrated , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Shiner Antiorio, Instructor. (15 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
  • 351 Rhododendron, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4129-157

Sign Language, Beginning II

Learn to communicate with the deaf. In this follow-up to Sign Language, Beginning I, you will continue to develop basic ASL skills. Emphasis will now be on creating basic conversational sentences while increasing the vocabulary. At the final class, students will share their new skills by signing a story, song or poem of their choice. The textbook, Signing Illustrated , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Shiner Antiorio, Instructor. (15 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  • 351 Rhododendron, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4130-158

Spanish, Beginning I

This course introduces basic information for those whose family life, travel plans or personal interest requires an introduction to the Spanish language. The course does not aim for native fluency, but rather basic proficiency by introducing you to simple vocabulary centered around selected themes. The focus in the course is simple conversation with an emphasis on primary vocabulary as well as tips for traveling in countries where Spanish is the primary language. The textbook, Spanish Now , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 228 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4121-162
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 102 Asheville Mall Course #: CSP-4121-160
  • Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 31, 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • 102 Asheville Mall Course #: CSP-4121-161

Spanish II

This class provides a further exploration of the language and improvement of conversation skills for those who have taken Spanish, Beginning I. You will learn more grammar and sentence structure. The grammar covered in this class will include irregular present tense verbs, prepositions, ser and ester, adjectives, numbers, and formal commands. The textbook, Spanish Now , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 29, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 228 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4122-164
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 2:00PM - 4:30PM
  • 102 Asheville Mall Course #: CSP-4122-165

Spanish III

This is a continuance of Spanish I and II. There will be further exploration of the Spanish language, improving your grammar skills and sentence structure. The grammar covered in this class will include possessive and demonstrative adjectives, regular preterite, a continuation of irregular present tense verbs, and direct and indirect object pronouns. You will use the same book as in Spanish I and II. The textbook, Spanish Now , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. (25 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • 205 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4123-168

Spanish V

This course is a continuation of Spanish IV. You will continue to improve conversation skills while studying the preterite contrasted with the imperfect, double object pronouns, as well as various vocabulary themes. The textbooks, Schaum's Vocabulary 3rd edition and The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice with CD-Rom , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Heather Fernandez, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
  • 102 Asheville Mall Course #: CSP-4117-171

Spanish, Intermediate Conversation New

This course provides an opportunity to improve Spanish oral communication skills in an intermediate setting. Emphasis is placed on interactive communication through the use of selected vocabulary topics, readings, games, and group discussions. Students should have a working knowledge of the present, preterite, and imperfect verb tenses. The textbook, Schaum's Vocabulary 3rd edition , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Heather Fernandez, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 29, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
  • 102 Asheville Mall Course #: CSP-4124-173

Spanish, Advanced Conversation

If you have studied Spanish, traveled or lived abroad and want a Conversation class to enhance your Spanish, this course will allow you to practice and improve your oral communication skills through the use of vocabulary themes, literature, games, handouts, and group discussions on a variety of topics. You should have a working knowledge of the all verb tenses including the subjunctive. The textbook, Schaum's Vocabulary 3rd edition , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka site bookstore. Heather Fernandez, Instructor (20 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
  • 351 Rhododendron, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4125-172