American Language Aquisition and Sign Language
AMERICAN LANGUAGE AQUISITION
TOEFL SD 687 $185. Tues. 3/4-5/13/08 6:30-8:30 pm Herb Kelter
Prepare to take teh test of English as a Foreign Language. Each class consists of study and practice foal all three components of the test: listening comprehension, written expressions, and reading comprehension and speaking. This course increases knolwedge of the English language and build confidence in test taking. Required Text: Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test by Nancy Gallagher
SD 636 Word Studies (10 sessions) $190. Become more fluent and confident in English by building vocabulary and spelling skills through reading, writing, and various word exercises. Reading practices will develop vocabulary, improve comprehension, and increase speech. Vocabulary will be further enhanced by learning word building and connections, as well as definitions in context. Students practice advanced conversation and learn phrases, pronunciation, as well as alternate foreign differences and usage. Writing skills will be developed in conjunction with the reading lessons.
001 3/4-4/29/08 Tues. 7:00-9:30pm Dr. A.G. Budd, Instructor
(no class 3/25)
SD 689 Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers
(8 sessions) $150
Designed for intermediate level students, this course gives an overview of the English language by establishing patterns of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In order to foster language development, grammar and vocabulary are presented and practiced in meaningful contexts. A variety of language learning techniques are used to ensure that everyone learns to communicate effectively in English.
001 3/6-5/8/08 Thurs. 6:30-8:30 PM No class 3/20 and 3/27 Dr. A. Gerri Budd
NEW: COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS PART II; Designed for more advanced students, this course wil continue to foster speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will participate in a variety of activities that include debates, oral presntations, reading and writing elssons, role playing and group discussions. Practicing various techniques will help students become more confident and effective speakers. PREREQUISIITE; SD-689 or equivalent.
001 Tues. and Thurs. 6/24-7/31/08 6:30-8:30 pm No class on 7/1 and 7/3/08 Andrea Lisa
SD 724 Business Communications-When English is a Second Language (10 sessions) $245
This course concentrates on communicating more effectively in the business environment. You will study grammar, writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and oral presentations. Each class involves practice and prepares students for the fundamentals of letter writing, memo writing, and organized presentations in American English. The goal of this course is to build confidence and gain skills.
001 2/20/07-4/01/07 Tue 6:30-9:30pm Ed Grande
(no class 3/13)
SD 713 American Pronunciation for Asians $76.
Learn the sound system, speaking and intonation patterns for American English. This class is for Asian students who have a command of the English language, but feel their accent is holding them back in either business or social situations. A speech pathologist will help to teach the correct speech patterns needed to lessen the student's accent.
Tues. 6/3-6/24/08 Tues. 6:30-8:30 pm C. Rinaldi
SD 714 Pronunciation of American English for the Foreign Born (4 sessions) $95
If you feel that you have a significant foreign accent that is hindering you in business or social settings, even though you have a command of the English language, this course is for you! An English as a Second Language Instructor will guide you through the sound system of American English and pinpoint incorrect speech patterns. Complete this course with an improved speech pattern.
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001 5/29-6/26/08 Thurs. 6:30-8:30 pm C. Rinaldi
SIGN LANGUAGE
American Sign Language (ASL) classes help to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to communicate comfortably with
people who are deaf or hearing impaired. These courses benefit educators, social service providers and health-care professionals who must use sign language in the workplace.
American Sign Language I, II & III may be taught without voice.
HH 526 Sign Language I – Introduction (10 sessions) $220
Learn the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Students are introduced to ASL concepts and deaf culture, finger spelling, grammar for asking and answering questions, introducing oneself, exchanging personal information, and talking about family, friends, and activities. This course is designed for those who have no knowledge of American Sign Language
001 1/22-2/26/08 Tues and Thurs. 7:00-9:30pm Carl Andreason No class2/14
HH 282 Sign Language II - Advanced Beginner (10 sessions) $220
This skill-building course is designed for those who have completed a beginner's ASL course or the equivalent. Develop your receptive and expressive signing skills, look at ASL semantics, culture, features of time, classifiers, making requests, discussing occupations, and attributing qualities to others. Prerequisite: Sign Language I or equivalent.
001 2/28-4/8/08 Tues. and Thurs. 7:00-9:30 pm No class on 3/25 and 3/27/08. Patricia Noel Rivera
HH 527 Sign Language III – Intermediate (10 sessions) $220 This course will include a brief review of information learned in Sign Language II, and introduce additional work with classifiers, facial expression, conversational markers and language rules for giving directions. In addition, ASL semantics and syntax will be introduced.
Prerequisite: Sign Language I & II or equivalent.
001 4/14-6/2/08 M/W 7:00-9:30pm Carl Andreasen No class 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26
Textbook for Sign Language I, II and III: Humphries, T. and Padden, C., Learning American Sign Language, (Prentice Hall). Available at the Bergen Community College Bookstore.
HH 528 Sign Language IV – Conversational (10 sessions) $220
Improve receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. With the use of role-playing exercises, participants will interact and discuss everyday situations. Experiences in the
workplace, in educational settings and family matters will be discussed. This course is taught without voice. No textbook is required. Prerequisite: Sign Language I, II and III or their equivalent.
2/4-3/10/08 Mon and Wed. No class on 2/18 Carl Andreason, Instructor
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