Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
    •Summer 2013
    •Spring 2013
   

NOTE: Room numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class. If your class requires a textbook, please purchase it at the HCC bookstore or online and bring it to the second class.

Summer Classes

Beginning French
Parlez francais! Acquire the grammar and conversational skills needed to speak French at a beginning level. Learn to use vocabulary necessary in daily conversation, answer simple questions, and write simple sentences in the present tense. Instructor: Eugene Speck (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Jun 25-Aug 13
#3653 XI 331 6853       Hickory Ridge

Intermediate French
This second course builds on the skills acquired in Beginning French. Improve your verbal ability and understanding of basic grammar. (If you enroll, you should be able to use the present and past tense of regular verbs and the present tense of irregular verbs.) Instructor: Eugene Speck (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Jun 26-Aug 14
#3654 XI 442 6854        Hickory Ridge

Spanish for Travelers
Do you need basic Spanish for an upcoming trip to Spain or to Latin America? This class is for you. Learn how to introduce yourself, order food, ask for and follow directions, negotiate prices, and more in this practical course for the traveler. Cultural topics will also be covered. Instructor: Viviana Simm. $79** (includes $40 in fees*)
►Mon 7pm-9pm, Jul 8-Aug 5
#4100 XE 601 6385       Gateway Campus

Beginning Spanish
Learn the fundamentals of the language. Start with the alphabet and simple grammar and progress to writing basic sentences and engaging in social conversation. The same text is used for all beginning Spanish levels. Please bring your text to the first class. Instructor: Maria Young (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Jun 25-Aug 13
#3652 XI 330 6858       Gateway Campus

Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. After paying for your course, please visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc to create your online account. For more information, please call 443-518-4680. $120 (includes $90 in fees*)
►Wed,Fri, Jul 17-Aug 23
#4026 XO 153 4400       Online
►Wed,Fri, Aug 21-Sep 27
#4027 XO 153 4401       Online

Community Spanish
This course is a survival guide for English speakers to speak and understand small amounts of general and basic Spanish found in most routine interchanges in daily life with Spanish speakers. You will also learn basic cultural information about Spanish-speaking groups. You will not have to study grammar or learn verb conjugations, but you will learn basic phrases through intensive drills and repetition. This is a fun and lively class that will give you basic language skills to use when interacting with the ever-growing Latino population. Price includes a nonrefundable fee for the manual and CD you receive in class. Instructor: Marcela Phillips $164 (includes $80 in fees*)
Thu 6:30pm-9:10pm, Jun 20-Aug 1 (No class Jul 4)
#3655 XI 846 6860 Gateway Campus
(You must enroll 2 weeks prior to the class start-date in order to receive a manual. Please call 443-518-4659 AFTER that date.)

Spring Classes

Sign Language 1
This course offers an introduction to American Sign Language, including finger spelling, sending and receiving signs, background information on deafness, and interaction with the deaf community. Text required at first class: Talking with Your Hands: Listening with Your Eyes by Gabriel Grayson (Square One Pub.) $175 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 9am-1pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#3307 XI 309 M1405       Laurel College Center

Introduction to Arabic
Yes, you can learn Arabic. Get an overview of the Arab world as you gain skill in reading, writing, and comprehending Modern Standard Arabic at an elementary level. Particular emphasis is put on the development of speaking and listening skills. Instructor Dr. Ahmed Achrati is a native speaker and published author in the field. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#7141 XI 143 6668        Oakland Mills High School

French for Travelers
Planning a trip abroad? Learn French the way a native speaker does--with simple words and phrases building on each other. You’ll be guided by sample dialogues on everyday situations--at the train station, at the airport, in a restaurant, at the hotel, going shopping. Learn correct pronunciation and intonation as well as cultural information and travel tips. Prepare for that dream trip! (T) $89** (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 23-May 28
#7138 XE 971 6664        Centennial High School

Beginning French
Parlez francais! Acquire the grammar and conversational skills needed to speak French at a beginning level. Learn to use vocabulary necessary in daily conversation, answer simple questions, and write simple sentences in the present tense.(T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 16-Jun 4
#1959 XI 331 6631        Centennial High School
►Tue 7pm-9:30pm, May 14-Jul 2
#3228 XI 331 J1400        Laurel College Center
(This course is offered in each term)

Intermediate French
This second course builds on the skills acquired in Beginning French. Improve your verbal ability and understanding of basic grammar. (If enrolling, you should be able to use the present and past tense of regular verbs and the present tense of irregular verbs.) (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#1968 XI 442 6632        Centennial High School

Beginning German
Become acquainted with the German people through their native tongue. Learn the German phonetic system, alphabet and pronunciation, and basic everyday vocabulary. The present tense of verbs and how to form questions, statements and imperatives are also taught.(T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Thu 6:15pm-8:45pm, May 9-Jun 27
#4436 XI 471 6657        Gateway Campus

German for Travelers
Are you ready for a Rhine River cruise, the Oktoberfest or the famous Christmas Markets? Learn German survival vocabulary plus practical German phrases and expressions to introduce yourself, ask for and follow directions, order the food and drink you want and more. Learn about the urban, rural, and hidden local areas of Germany that await your exploration. $89** (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 16-May 21
#7069 XE 222 6665        Wilde Lake High School

Beginning Italian
Learn to appreciate the charm of Italian culture through the study of the Italian language. Elementary grammar and conversational skills are emphasized as well as the present tense of regular verbs. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 16-Jun 4
#1966 XI 435 6633        Wilde Lake High School
(This course is offered in the fall/winter/spring term)

Intermediate Italian
Oral/aural and written communication skills are emphasized. Learn the past, future, and imperfect tenses of regular and irregular verb conjugations, idiomatic expressions and correct pronunciation. If enrolling, you should be able to use the present tense of the verbs essere, avere, are, ere, and ire. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 16-Jun 4
#7156 XI 448 6658        Wilde Lake High School
(This course is offered in the fall/spring term)

Beginning Japanese
Introduce yourself to this fascinating language with emphasis on basic grammar and the conversational and reading skills needed for beginners. Topics include vocabulary such as greetings, numbers and dates, question and answer formation, and the present and past verb tenses as well as the negative formation. Hiragana is introduced at this level. This course is taught by a native speaker. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 16-Jun 4
#1970 XI 645 6634        Centennial High School
(This course is offered in the fall/winter/spring term)

Beginning Polish
Instructor Maly Moses (a native speaker) presents Polish in a user-friendly manner. In this introductory course, you practice conversational lessons based on everyday needs of the beginning speaker. Included are fundamentals of the alphabet, sounds, vocabulary and grammar. Cultural tidbits are yours for the asking from Ms. Moses, who enthusiastically imparts her firsthand knowledge. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#7162 XI 776 6659 Oakland Mills High School

Basic Portuguese
Learn the language of Northern and Central Brazil. This class is ideal for those planning a visit to Brazil for vacation or for business. You will learn basic grammar as well as useful expressions for the traveler. This Latin-based Romance language is included on a listing of critical languages currently in demand. The instructor is an American who has lived in Brazil and understands the language needs of the English-speaking traveler.(T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#0675 XI 998 6636        Oakland Mills High School

Beginning Russian
Add another intriguing language to your list of accomplishments. Emphasis in this introductory course is on basic grammar and conversational and reading skills. Verb tenses, simple daily vocabulary, and correct use of modifiers are taught.(T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#5179 XI 918 6660        Gateway Campus

Beginning Spanish
Learn the fundamentals of the language. Start with the alphabet and simple grammar and progress to writing basic sentences and engaging in social conversation. The same text is used for all beginning Spanish levels. Please bring your text to the first class. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#4427 XI 330 6635        Oakland Mills High School

Spanish for Travelers
Do you need basic Spanish for an upcoming trip to Spain or to Latin America? This class is for you. Learn how to introduce yourself, order food, ask for and follow directions, negotiate prices, and more in this practical course for the traveler. Cultural topics will also be covered. $79** (includes $40 in fees*)
►Mon 7pm-9pm, Apr 22-May 20
#1938 XE 601 6603        Gateway Campus
(This course is offered in each term)

Beginning Spanish II
You should be able to use the present tense of regular verbs before taking this class. Emphasis is on the present and past tenses of regular and irregular verbs as well as elementary conversation and dictation. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 25-Jun 13
#8403 XI 362 6637        Wilde Lake High School

Introduction to Spanish: Part 2
In this continuation course, part of a series offered only at Laurel College Center, students will focus on increasing their vocabulary and comprehension through dialogue and role-play. Text required. NOTE: Classes at Laurel use different texts and formats from those at HCC campus. Prerequisite: XI 651 (T) 2.0 CEUs. $120 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 23–June 11
#3308 XI 734 M1406        Laurel College Center

Beginning Spanish III
This class covers units 17-24 of Spanish is Fun, Book I. Prepositions, irregular IR verbs, pensar and poder, demonstrative adjectives, and the preterit tense are taught as well as further conversation skills. Instructor J. Simon is a native speaker. (T) $149 (includes $40 in fees*)
►Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-Jun 6
#1971 XI 743 6639        Wilde Lake High School

Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. After paying for your course, please visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc to create your online account. For more information, please call 443-518-4680. $125 (includes $95 in fees*)
Wed,Fri -, Apr 17-May 24
#2714 XO 153 4372        Online
Wed,Fri -, May 15-Jun 21
#2715 XO 153 4373        Online

Community Spanish
This course is a survival guide for English speakers to speak and understand small amounts of general and basic Spanish found in most routine interchanges in daily life with Spanish speakers. You will also learn basic cultural information about Spanish-speaking groups. You will not have to study grammar or learn verb conjugations, but you will learn basic phrases through intensive drills and repetition. This is a fun and lively class that will give you basic language skills to use when interacting with the ever-growing Latino population. Price includes a nonrefundable fee for the manual and CD you receive in class. $164 (includes $80 in fees*)
Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-Jun 5
#1972 XI 846 6640        Centennial High School
(You must enroll 2 weeks prior to the class starting date in order to receive a manual. Please call 443-518-4976 or 4659 after that date. )

Spanish for Dental Staff ★NEW!★
This program is designed to train non-Spanish speaking dental office and oral surgical personnel in functional Spanish skills. Emphasis is on enhancing patient care, facilitating registration and dismissal, reducing the Spanish-speaking patient’s fear and anxiety, and improving patient involvement in dental procedures. This is a non-grammar based course. Words and phrases specific to the job are taught using intensive drills and role play. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Price includes a nonrefundable $40 fee for a manual and CD that you receive in class. 1.6 CEUs. $164 (includes $80 in fees*)
Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 16-Jun 4
#9366 XI 127 6641         Centennial High School
(You must enroll 2 weeks prior to the class starting date in order to receive a manual. Please call 443-518-4976 or 4659 after that date.)

Turkish for Travelers
Get introduced to the language and culture of Turkey! One of the newest and oldest destinations of pleasure, Turkey is at the crossroads of the Middle East, but its language is easier to learn than most other Arabic languages because it uses a Latin alphabet like English and the words are pronounced exactly as they are spelled. You will review common words and expressions that--when used during a visit to Turkey--the welcoming residents will greatly appreciate! Topics include greetings, ordering in restaurants, shopping, art, music, money, history and culture, and other simple phrases that will make your visit more enjoyable. $89** (includes $40 in fees*)
Mon 7:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 8-May 13
#4392 XE 426 6671        Duncan Hall

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