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 What's New for Spring 2012?

 
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NEW! Conversational Italian 1                              $80
Go to
www.smace.org/italian.html for direct links to online bookstores.

A  practical course in the Italian language approached by way of conversation. Intensive drill in the patterns and idioms of daily speech supported by sufficient grammar to give flexibility in the spoken language. Vision of Italian movies will be part of the course. Tiziana Balestra was born in Chieti, Italy. She received her M.A. in Italian language and literature at the University of Rome. In 2000 Professor Balestra moved to the United States, and two years later she joined the faculty at College of San Mateo, where she has taught Italian at all levels for 10 years. 8 meetings.

Registration Deadline Tuesday,  1/10

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112601 Th 6:30 -8:30 pm SMAS/66 1/12 - 3/1 Balestra $80

 nEW! Conversational Italian 2                              $80
Go to
www.smace.org/italian.html for direct links to online bookstores.

Further work in conversation following the model of Conversational Italian I. Prerequisite Conversational Italian I.    No class on 4/5.

Registration Deadline Tuesday,  3/6

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112801 Th 6:30 - 8:30pm SMAS/66 3/8 - 5/3 Balestra $80

NEW! CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN CHINESE  Intermediate      $70
T
o to www.smace.org/mandarin.html for textbook purchasing information.
This course focuses on the abilities to speak with native speakers. Students will master the essential 301 sentences through practice. Plentiful in and after class exercises will help improve reading and narrative skills. This course is mainly for students who have completed beginning class. New students will be tested before entering. No class on 4/5.

TextbookS: Purchase textbook.workbook and CDs ($52) from the instructor on the first night, or at amazon.com. Check our website www.smace.org/mandarin.html for more details.

Registration Deadline Tuesday, 3/13

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
111204 Th 6 - 8 pm SMAS/40 3/15 - 5/17 Cai  $70