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Basic Spanish
Learn basic vocabulary, pronunciation and sentence formation. Become comfortable in daily encounters with people of Hispanic origin and when traveling in Spanish speaking areas. Realistic situations you might encounter during travels and business meetings will be highlighted.
$17 material fee is payable to the instructor at the first class
$95/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 613P89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/Jan 25-March 1/7-9 p.m.

Spanish Conversation
This course, while not completely grammar-less, is designed to get the student into conversational situations immediately. Conversational needs for everyday encounters, travel and business are discussed and practiced. Vocabulary and phrases pertinent to individual situations will be part of the course material. The course is designed for students with some background in Spanish, but committed beginners can take the course and master the lesson materials with some extra effort.
$17 material fee is payable to the instructor at the first class
$105/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 617P86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Nov 10-Dec 15/7-9 p.m.
SPE 617P87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/March 15-April 26/7-9 p.m.

Spanish Conversation II
Students must complete Spanish Conversation before enrolling in this course. This is an advanced course where reasonable knowledge of the Spanish language will be essential. The course will be given in the language and emphasis will be on spoken Spanish throughout the class sessions. Topics of study will include the compound tenses, subjunctive mode, and advanced vocabulary and phraseology used in today's modern Spanish.
$25 material fee is payable to the instructor at the first class
$120/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 646P78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/May 10-June 21/7-9:30 p.m.

Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Students will learn basic grammar, verb forms, pronunciation,
conversational vocabulary and sentence structure.
Emphasis will be placed on medical terminology and how
to interact with patients and families of Hispanic origin.
Included text offers many realistic situations and solutions.
$120/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 621P78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Feb 11-March 18/7-9:30 p.m.

Spanish for Healthcare Professionals can be customized to meet the needs of specific groups/healthcare facilities.

“Hablando Espanol” (Talking Spanish)
This class is for those with little or no prior instruction in the Spanish language. Grammar and conversation for everyday encounters. Fundamental introduction of understanding, speaking, reading and writing basic Spanish with emphasis on oral and group practices. Vocabulary and phrases pertinent to individual situations will be part of the course material. Group interaction and vocabulary practice related to each session.
$95/Rosie Noriega
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Blount County Center
SPE 171B83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W/Jan 20-Feb 24/6-8 p.m.
Magnolia Campus
SPE 171M83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Jan 21-Feb 25/6-8 p.m.

“Hablando Espanol” (Talking Spanish) II
This class is for students who have some background in the Spanish language. Grammar and conversation for everyday encounters, travel, and business are discussed and practiced. Vocabulary and phrases pertinent to individual situations will be part of the course material. Speaking skills are emphasized, but there will be some study of the written language.
$105/Rosie Noriega
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Blount County Center
SPE 637B83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W/March 17-April 21/6-8 p.m.
Magnolia Campus
SPE 637M83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/March 18-April 22/6-8 p.m.

Conversational Chinese for Beginners
Learn basic Chinese vocabulary, phrases, and useful expressions in daily conversations for different occasions. Speaking skills are emphasized. The course will also cover some Chinese writing and culture. Some objectives for the course include introducing yourself in Chinese, recognizing and writing some simple Chinese characters, understanding sentence structures and tones, and speaking Chinese for different occasions. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required for this course. Material fee payable to instructor at the first class.
$95/Mei-Ling Cheng
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SPE 647P78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/March 25-April 29/7-9 p.m.

Conversational French
Parlez-vous franc'ais? Learn to communicate in French and enjoy the imaginary trip to the French speaking world. Students will concentrate on key survival phrases and explore the cultures and peoples of the francophone world.
$95 + material fee/Saralee Peccolo-Taylor
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SPE 169P81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Feb 2-March 9/6:30-8:30 p.m.

A Basic Course in American Sign Language
Designed as a basic course for persons who don't know sign language. The participant will learn various aspects of local deaf culture, ASL grammar, terminology, and many signs. Students can expect to learn basic communication with users of American Sign Language.
$130 (includes $95 course cost + $35 material fee)
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SPE 618P86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Feb 2-March 23/6-8:30 p.m.

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