Language, Literature & Culture

 

 

CPDUs available for language classes.

One hour of class = 1 CPDU.

 

NEW! MEMOIRS – YOUR LIFE STORY - Your life story is unique and should be recorded for yourself and for your family.  In this course, you will learn seven styles for writing memoirs.  Since this is your “slice of life,” you choose the style that is right for you.  Shirley will teach shortcuts to successful writing, inexpensive self-publishing, and a memorable means for handing out the copies to those you chose to receive them.  Students, please bring a pack of index cards to class.  Class begins Mar. 27.  Instructor: Shirley Splittstoesser.

Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................................................................................... Room 1165 UHS

2 sessions (4 hours)............................................................................................................... $25.00


WRITING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN - Whether you are interested in publishing books for children, or improving your writing so you can share your stories with family or friends, this class is for you.  Join us as we explore the writing process through participation in writing exercises, group critiques, and discussion of excerpts from popular children’s books.  Learn about character and plot development, voice, rhythm and rhyme.  Information about the submission and publishing process will also be provided.  Bring your stories, your ideas, your imagination, and get ready to write.  Class begins Feb. 6.  Instructor: Children’s Author, Alice B. McGinty.

Wednesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm................................................................................. Room 1156 UHS

6 sessions (12 hours)............................................................................................................. $50.00

 

BEGINNING SPANISH I - Learn to speak basic, useful, everyday Spanish.  Rapid, easy, speak-as-you-learn methods.  Taught by a native speaker in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.  $15.75 book fee payable first class.  Class begins Jan. 28.  Instructor: Silvia Paz.

Monday - 6:00 - 7:30 pm...................................................................................... Room 1166 UHS

10 sessions (15 hours)........................................................................................ $60.00 (plus book)

 

BEGINNING SPANISH II - The course teaches conversational Spanish.  It also will focus on grammar and reading.  Classroom activities include a cultural component through music and discussions of readings based on Latin-American countries and Spain.  A basic level of Spanish is necessary.  $15.75 book fee payable first class (same book used in Beg. Spanish I).  Class begins Jan. 30.  Instructor:  Silvia Paz.

Wednesday - 6:00 - 7:30 pm................................................................................. Room 1152 UHS

10 sessions (15 hours)........................................................................................ $60.00 (plus book)

 

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I - For those who have had at least one semester of Spanish or have a basic knowledge of the language.  Continue to improve your speaking and listening skills.  $14.00 book fee payable first class.  Class begins Jan. 28.  Instructor: Maricela Corona.

Monday - 5:30 - 7:00 pm............................................................................. Room 116 Leal School

10 sessions (15 hours)........................................................................................ $60.00 (plus book)

 

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II - For those who are continuing their studies of Spanish and/or have a good understanding of the language.  Continue to expand your knowledge with a little faster paced class.  $14.00 book fee payable first class (same book used in Int. Spanish I).  Class begins Jan. 30.  Instructor:  Maricela Corona.

Wednesday - 5:30 - 7:00 pm ...................................................................... Room 116 Leal School

10 sessions (15 hours)........................................................................................ $60.00 (plus book)

 

ADVANCED SPANISH - For the more advanced student who wants to continue to build more conversation skills and increase vocabulary in the Spanish language.  Class begins Jan. 29.  Instructor: Maricela Corona.

Tuesday - 5:30 - 7:00 pm............................................................................ Room 116 Leal School

10 sessions (15 hours)........................................................................................................... $60.00