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Contact one of the following, as noted in each section;
Fax 608-265-2475.
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Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu, 608-262-4873
623 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St Madison, WI 53703
Jeff Kirsch, jkirsch@dcs.wisc.edu,
608-262-3428
Alan Ng, ang@dcs.wisc.edu,
608-265-9529
627 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St Madison, WI 53703
Antonio Noguera, anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu,
608-262-5929
633 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St Madison, WI 53703
You may have many reasons for learning a language: for travel, for business, to read favorite works of literature in the original, to enhance your understanding of world affairs, or to converse with new friends and colleagues. The Division of Continuing Studies offers a wide range of classes to meet these goals, including language and culture classes in Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, Irish, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Spanish; business-language courses and business Spanish certificate; and reading-knowledge classes in French, German, and Spanish. Choose from classroom-based, online, and Independent Learning offerings. For information about Independent Learning language courses, call 608-262-4873 or visit learn.wisconsin.edu/il.
Contact Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
NEW Arabic language and culture: beginning 1
Acquire knowledge of Arabic writing, sounds, and the five language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) at the beginning level. Develop the ability to comfortably use basic words and expressions in everyday situations.
Instructor: Nabil Khawla
TR, June 3-July 1, 6-7:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #4750
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Contact Antonio Noguera, anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu or www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/languages/spanish.htm
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Conversational Chinese Mandarin 1
This course provides an introduction to Chinese language and culture, with an emphasis on developing basic conversational ability. Areas covered include greetings, commonly used expressions, question phrases, and description. Gain cultural knowledge through in-class exercises and take-home assignments.
Instructor: Bruce Esplin
R, June 5-Aug 7, 7-8:30 pm (no class July 3), Madison campus. Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #6908
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YOUTH
Chinese Mandarin for youth
Children who have not taken Chinese Mandarin begin to learn the language through songs, games, pictures, and short conversations. No text.
Instructor: Bruce Esplin
MTWR, June 9-June 24, 6-6:45 pm, Madison campus, Limit 12, $115, Program #6940
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Contact Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu or www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/languages/french.htm
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
French language and culture: beginning 1
Learn to communicate in French in various social and cultural situations. Taught in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, this class develops skills needed by travelers and others who want to learn about French language and culture. Class topics encourage an appreciation for the richness of French and Francophone cultures. No prerequisites.
Instructor: Britt Zeidler
TR, June 3-July 1, 6-7:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 35, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #4751
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French language and culture: beginning 2
This course is a continuation of beginning French, with more advanced topics and further emphasis on conversation. Oral exercises enhance speaking and listening, while written texts and film introduce more grammar practice and expand vocabulary. Prerequisite, Beginning 1, or equivalent.
Instructor: Britt Seidler
TR, July 8-Aug 5, 6-7:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 35, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #4752
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READING
French for reading knowledge
This course provides a concise overview of grammar, as well as reading and translation practice, for graduate students and others who wish to read French. It has successfully prepared numerous participants to do research in their fields and for the French Reading Knowledge Exam (included in the fee). Individual meetings with the instructor provide further support.
Instructor: Sage Goellner
MTR, June 2-July 8, 10-11:30 am, Madison campus, Limit 35, $180, Program #4753
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French Reading Knowledge Exam
This two-hour exam is accepted by UW-Madison graduate programs and is offered in April or May, August, and November or December. Select a reading text and register one month before the exam. You can register by phone 608-262-2451 or in person at 139 Pyle Center. No refund after registration.
Program #4754
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Contact Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu,
or go to www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/languages/german.htm.
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
German language and culture: beginning 1
Learn to converse in German in a variety of situations related to travel, work and culture. No prerequisites. Text: Aufderstrasse, Themen neu 1, Kursbuch and Glossar.
Instructor: Rose Stephenson
MR, June 2-June 30, 6:30-8 pm, Madison campus, Limit 35, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #4779
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German language and culture: beginning 2
Continue to learn German conversation, culture, and basic grammar and tips for travelers in a congenial setting. Prerequisite: Beginning 2, or instructor's approval. Text, same as for Beginning 1.
Instructor: Rose Stephenson
M, Apr 7-June 2, 7-8:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 30, 3.0 CEU, $109, Program #4766
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Instructor: Rose Stephenson
MR, July 7-Aug 4, 6:30-8 pm, Madison campus, Limit 30, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #4755
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READING
German for reading knowledge
Learn to read German for purposes such as graduate school requirements or genealogical research. This class follows a complete course of grammar study, including lively in-class translation practice, and has successfully prepared many students for the German Reading Knowledge Exam. No prerequisites. Text: Jannach, German for Reading Knowledge, 5th ed.
Instructor: Kimberly A. Miller
MWF, June 2-July 11, 3:30-5 pm, Madison campus, Limit 35, $180, Program #4756
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German Reading Knowledge Exam
This one-hour exam can be taken between 8 and 10:45 am or between 12:30
and 3:15 pm weekdays, at 630 Lowell Center. Register at 139 Pyle Center
at least seven days in advance. See www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/languages/german_exam.htm for more information.
630 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Enroll anytime, $40, Program #4759
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Contact Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu or www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/languages/french.htm
We offer classes in Irish language and culture in fall and winter-spring.
Contact Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu.
Passport Series: Italian culture and language for travel
Whether you’ve been there or always dreamed about going to Italy, this two-part workshop gives you the skills and confidence you need for successful cross-cultural interactions. Learn about Italian culture, along with some basic phrases with an experienced Italian instructor who has lived, studied, and traveled throughout Italy.
Register: 608-262-2551 or www.uwalumni.com/learning
Instructor: Janet Wood
TR, May 20, 22, 6-7:30 pm, Madison campus, $30
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Contact Antonio Noguera, anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
NEW Conversational Korean 1
This course is appropriate for people of any age who wish to learn Korean as quickly as possible. Learn the language through an interactive and practical approach that incorporates cultural information on Korea. We use various in-class activities to cover basic grammar in the context of daily situations in Korean culture.
Instructor: Mi Ok Kang
T, June 3-Aug 5, 7-8:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #6906
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Contact Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu.
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
We offer classes in Norwegian language and culture in winter-spring.
Contact Joyce Schneider, jschneider@dcs.wisc.edu.
Not currently offered.
Contact Antonio Noguera, anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Conversational Portuguese 1
This course
is appropriate for people of any age who wish to learn Portuguese as quickly as
possible. Learn the language through an interactive and practical approach that
incorporates cultural information on Brazil. We use various in-class activities
to cover basic grammar in the context of daily situations in Brazilian culture.
Instructor:Jacqueline C Lopes
W, June 4-July 30, 7-8:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #6907
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Contact Antonio Noguera, anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Conversational Spanish: advanced
Advance your Spanish skills by discussing current events, reading Latino newspapers, watching movies and TV segments, reading short stories, and speaking with Latino guests in a friendly and informal class environment. This course requires a good command of the Spanish language.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
R, June 5-Aug 7, 7-8:30 pm (no class July 3), Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #6905
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Spanish language and culture: beginning 1
Learn to converse in Spanish in a variety of social and cultural situations. No previous Spanish necessary. Text: Jarvis, Lebredo and Mena-Ayllon, Basic Spanish Grammar , 6th ed.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115/$200 for this course and Spanish Beginning 2
Section 1: Program #6937, MR, June 2-June 30, 7-8:30 pm
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Section 2: Program #6901, W, June 4-July 30, 7-8:30 pm
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Spanish language and culture: beginning 2
Continue learning to converse in Spanish in a variety of social and cultural situations. Prerequisite: one course in beginning Spanish, equivalent background, or instructor’s consent. Texts same as for Beginning 1.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
MR, July 7-Aug 4, 7-8:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115/$200 for this course and Spanish Beginning 1, Program #6902
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Spanish language and culture: intermediate
Continue learning to converse in Spanish in a variety of social and cultural situations. Review grammar and develop writing skills. Prerequisite: Beginning 2, equivalent background, or instructor’s consent. Texts same as for Spanish Beginning 1.
Instructor: Arsenio Cicero
W, June 4-July 30, 7-8:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #6903
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Spanish language and culture: advanced
Those who need instruction and practice on a level higher than intermediate continue learning to converse in various social and cultural situations. Review grammar and writing skills, and read selections from Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: Spanish Intermediate, equivalent background, or instructor’s consent. Texts same as for Spanish Beginning 1.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
T, June 3-July 29, 7-8:30 pm, Madison campus, Limit 24, 3.0 CEU, $115, Program #6904
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READING
Contact Jeff Kirsch, jkirsch@dcs.wisc.edu.
Spanish Reading Knowledge Exam
This translation exam is accepted by UW-Madison graduate programs and is offered in April or May, August, and November or December. Select a reading text and register one month before the exam: by phone 608-262-2451; or in person at 139 Pyle Center. No refund after registration. For text approval and exam
descriptions, contact Jeffrey Kirsch, 608-262-3428. jkirsch@dcs.wisc.edu
Enroll anytime, $40, Program #5501
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BUSINESS
ONLINE Doing business in the Latino world
Enhance your knowledge of the business world and the Spanish language, focusing on the Latino business environment. If you need a flexible schedule, this individualized course lets you learn and study at your own pace, using some of the most sophisticated technology for learning business Spanish.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
Enroll anytime, 1.2 CEU, $110, Program #9024
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BUSINESS SPANISH CERTIFICATE
The Division of Continuing Studies and the Center for International Business
Education and Research offer basic and advanced Business Spanish Certificates.
Visit www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/languages/business_certificate.htm to learn more.
ONLINE Business Spanish certificate: basic
This program offers a flexible learning opportunity that focuses on communication
in Spanish business situations and the context of the Latino business
culture. Various recordings allow you to practice and improve your oral
skills. Twenty assignments via Web, with personal feedback via e-mail.
Prerequisite: one year of Spanish or instructor's consent.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
Enroll anytime, 9.0 CEU, $339, Program #9028
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ONLINE Business Spanish certificate: advanced
This program offers you all the materials you need for conducting business
with Latino entrepreneurs. The course focuses on communication in Spanish
business situations and the context of the Latino business culture. Twenty
assignments via Web, with personal feedback via e-mail. Prerequisites:
successful completion of Business Spanish Certificate Basic, two years
of Spanish, or instructor’s consent.
Instructor: Antonio Noguera
Enroll anytime, 9.0 CEU, $339, Program #9011
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YOUTH
Chinese Mandarin for youth
Children who have not taken Chinese Mandarin begin to learn the language through songs, games, pictures, and short conversations. No text.
Instructor: Bruce Esplin
MTWR, June 9-June 24, 6-6:45 pm, Madison campus, Limit 12, $115, Program #6940
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Spanish for children: beginning, ages 4-8
Children who have not taken Spanish begin to learn the language through
songs, games, pictures and short conversations. No text.
Instructor: Belin N. Lavaire
MTWR, June 9-June 24, 1-1:45 pm, Madison campus, Limit 12, $115, Program #6938
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Spanish for children: advanced, ages 5-10
Children who have taken Spanish continue to learn the language through songs, games, pictures, and short conversations. No text.
Instructor: Belin N. Lavaire
MTWR, June 9-June 24, 2-2:45 pm, Madison campus, Limit 12, $115, Program #6939
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RELATED PROGRAMS
Travel/Study
Independent Learning
Call Sage Goellner, sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu, 608-262-4873, to learn about French, German, Irish, Italian and Norwegian courses. Call Joyce Schneider, jschneider@dcs.wisc.edu, 608-262-7318 about Polish and Russian courses. Call Antonio Noguera, 608-262-5929, about Chinese
Mandarin. Call Jeff Kirsch, jkirsch@dcs.wisc.edu, 608-262-3428, to learn about Spanish and Portuguese. Or fax your information request to 608-265-2475.
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