Languages & Translation courses

This course is appropriate for intermediate-level Spanish learners in the medical health profession who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with Spanish speaking clients. Topics include but are not limited to as a patient in the hospital,…

Over 120 million people around the world speak Cantonese. It is the third most widely spoken language in China and commonly used among overseas Chinese communities. This three-credit course is aimed at heritage Cantonese speakers, Mandarin speakers, and…

This course serves as a bridge between the French language sequence (French for Communication 1-5) and the Refining Fluency in French series. It is designed for students who have had an overview of French grammar and acquired some general vocabulary, but need…

The primary goal of this course is to expand on what you have learned in the “survival” stage of the previous courses; to be able to proactively communicate with Japanese people to build relationships. The course will cover Lessons 18~24 in the textbook and…

Covering textbook chapters 6, 7 and 8 of Ponto de Encontro Portuguese as a World Language second edition (online edition), this course is designed for high beginning students who have a working knowledge of the grammar covered in the first and second level…

The course offers a vision of the effect of culture on health disparities, communication, belief system, educational strategies, language barriers, history of immigrants and influence in their approach towards medical treatments. It will help the students…

This course is an introduction to the basic skills in developing production and comprehension skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar. Course content also includes the manual alphabet and numbers.…

Expand your worldview or your career opportunities by learning Arabic. In this entry-level course, you will be given an introduction to the Arabic alphabet and script, which focuses on developing basic communication skills in colloquial Egyptian Arabic.…

Textbook chapters 11-12. Includes a review of pronouns and the subjunctive, and an introduction to the future and conditional tenses. Newspaper and magazine articles, as well as film excerpts, increase students' familiarity with French culture and feed lively…

Speaking clearly and accurately is a common goal of English language learners. Since this can take many years to master, our course will help to provide you with effective strategies and techniques so that you can continue to refine your pronunciation skills…

With a heavy focus on oral communication, beginner students can immerse themselves in the sounds and rhythms of Brazilian Portuguese. Verbs ending in AR as well as some cases of the use SER and ESTAR will be covered. You will also practice describing yourself…

Level II is designed for beginners who have a working knowledge of the grammar covered in the first course of the series. Level II continues to focus on improving oral communication skills. Some of the topics that will be covered are ordering food, making…

Broaden your cultural horizons and gain a unique insight into Hispanic culture through film. A wide selection of Spanish movies that vary in content and genre will be presented with a focus on the cultural aspects of each movie. This class is an opportunity…

As the first in a seven-level language series, Level I is aimed at total beginners. In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, students learn to perform simple tasks in the present tense, such as making greetings and introductions, describing…

This class will focus on Colloquial Arabic, which is the language used in everyday conversation. Colloquial Arabic varies considerably from country to country, but we will concentrate on Egyptian, which is widely understood throughout the Arabic-speaking…

This class focuses on colloquial Egyptian Arabic and is designed to help students perform linguistic tasks successfully, gain self-confidence, and expand their risk-taking in real-life communicative situations. Students will develop their vocabulary and basic…

Students in Level V will have conversations and debates on topics of daily life, increasing their grammar and vocabulary. This course is designed for students who have studied all verb tenses, including the conditional and subjunctive, but would like to…

Designed for those who have familiarity with the basic structures of Spanish, Level III students learn to discuss many aspects of food, celebrations, responding to requests, inviting and declining politely, expressing to have a good time, congratulation…

In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, Level IV students will continue to develop their comfort in speaking and understanding Spanish while learning about clothing, parts of the body, travel and tourism, and the weather. Students will expand…

Level V Participants progress to a higher comfort level of speaking Spanish. Conversation topics include professions and technology used in the workplace, house and furnishings, sports, wellness, and injuries. Actively using Spanish in a learner-centered…

At this level, participants strengthen their competency in Spanish while building considerable confidence in using the language in diverse situations. Conversation topics include sports, wellness, nature, the environment, cultural activities and…

The main objective of level VII is to continue developing conversational skills in Spanish. The last two grammar topics presented in the book will be studied. In addition, the main focus will be to review all of the grammar topics covered in levels 1-7 and…

Harvard University offers an engaging course on Intermediate French: Francophone Culture in Local Communities, designed to deepen your understanding of Francophone traditions and their impact on local communities. This Languages & Translation course combines…