This 6-week course is for students who are beginning their study of Chinese as a world language. Students will acquire interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills in Chinese. Everything that we do in class has some element of culture and we will learn about the world of Chinese through the study of current events, literature, art, history and music using authentic sources.

Learn basic sign language communication, including the manual alphabet, fingerspelling, numbers, vocabulary, Deaf culture, and familiar phrases to enhance communication with Deaf and hard of hearing family, friends, co-workers, students, clients, and customers. Previous sign language experience, textbooks, and a dictionary are not required. Your instructor will supply all materials. Martin Samelson has taught ASL to college and high school students in private lessons, corporate programs, and job development with Deaf clients. ASL is a visual language, so no textbook is required. The instructor will supply all materials. Our IN-PERSON instruction will include Deaf culture, hand-shapes for the A-B-Cs and number systems, vocabulary and simple sentence structures. Each class will include time for you to practice and suggestions for at-home practice. We will NOT be using ZOOM for any portion of this class.

ASL II builds on beginner skills, focusing on conversation and fluency. Practice finger-spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. Gain confidence to communicate with the Deaf community. Join Martin Samelson, energetic ASL college professor and job coach for the Deaf, in learning how to communicate without voice. Open to students with some sign language experience. Handouts will be provided at no cost.

Classes run on TUESDAYS. Even though the catalog says Thursdays, that was a printing error.

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French. *No Class: 11/26.

Classes run on THURSDAYS. Even though the catalog says Tuesdays, that was a printing error.

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. *No Class: 11/28.

Develop skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, and conversation in this beginner's class. Students are responsible for ordering their own book prior to the start of class. The book is "Basic Spanish" (2nd edition), by Dorothy Richmond.