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All Continuing Education non-credit classes are for students age 16 years and older, unless otherwise noted.
  • American Sign Language 1
  • Dates: 2/3/2026-4/28/2026
    Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Day(s): Tu
    Sessions: 12
    Seats Available: 14
    Location: Arts & Technology
    Course Fee: $169.00
    Instructor: Katie Halling

    Explore the world of speaking with your hands. Course includes receptive and expressive fingerspelling, sign vocabulary, ASL structure, conversational behavior and various aspects of the Deaf culture.

    A textbook is required (by the second class): Talking With Your Hands, Listening With Your Eyes by Gabriel Grayson. OPI Renewal Units available.

 

  • Japanese Language & Culture: Beginner
  • Dates: 3/4/2026-4/15/2026
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Day(s): W
    Sessions: 6
    Seats Available: 8
    Location: Arts & Technology
    Course Fee: $109.00
    Instructor: Yoshimi Yamamoto-Derks

    Learn the Japanese alphabets, practical words adn phrases for communicating in Japanese. Gain an understanding of the culture, customs and etiquette and helpful phrases for communicating while traveling in Japan. Enjoy Japanese food and create Japanese traditional arts. 

    Note: the final class meeting on April 15 will be in Ross Hall 169, 6pm-8:30pm.

 

  • Japanese Language & Culture: Advanced Beginner II
  • Dates: 3/9/2026-4/20/2026
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Day(s): M
    Sessions: 6
    Seats Available: 8
    Location: Arts & Technology
    Course Fee: $109.00
    Instructor: Yoshimi Yamamoto-Derks

    For those who already know Hiragana, Katakana and basic Japanese phrases, expand your verb usage and vocabulary. Strengthen speaking, listening and reading skills to communicate more comfortably for travel in Japan. Class incorporates tasting Japanese food, making origami and cooking Japanese dishes in the final session. Required textbook: Nihongo Fun & Easy 2nd Edition.

    No class on March 23 | Last class meets in Ross Hall 169 (kitchen) 6:00pm-8:30pm.

 

  • Beginning Portuguese for Travelers
  • Dates: 3/30/2026-4/1/2026
    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Day(s): M W
    Sessions: 2
    Seats Available: 16
    Location: Arts & Technology
    Course Fee: $59.00
    Instructor: Barbara Morgan

    Build basic skills and essential cultural knowledge to enhance your travel experience in Portugal. Learn pronunciation, key vocabulary and simple grammar while practicing practical speaking situations such as meeting people, shopping, dining out, asking for directions and locating necessities. 

 

  • Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture
  • Dates: 4/13/2026-6/8/2026
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Day(s): M Th
    Sessions: 16
    Seats Available: 14
    Location: Arts & Technology
    Course Fee: $219.00
    Instructor: Yuyu Wang

    Begin with the fundamental sounds of Chinese pronunciation using the pinyin system, then build your skills with characters, words and everyday expressions. Along the way, discover Chinese history, geography and culture through engaging stories, food, art and music.

    No class on May 25.

 

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