Foreign Language Learning

French & Spanish

Introduction

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Foreign Language courses offered at CMCC include:

ASL 101 American Sign Language I

"This course introduces students to American Sign Language (ASL), including an examination of the cultural values and rules of behavior of the Deaf community in the United States. In developing conversational competence in ASL, the course covers the following: sign vocabulary, finger spelling, manual numbering system, basic sentence patterns of ASL, correct use of idioms, receptive and expressive language activities; and Deaf/deaf culture in North America."

ASL 102 American Sign Language II

"This course continues the study and practice of basic skills initiated in ASL 101. Emphasizes comprehending, signing, developing receptive skills, and using the glossing system for written ASL. Interactive and extracurricular activities increase understanding of ASL and the deaf culture. Prerequisite: ASL 101 or equivalent."

FRE 101 Beginning French I
"This course offers an introduction to the French language and to the cultures of French-speaking areas of the world. The class will be communicative and interactive: the class will be conducted in French, and students will speak French in every session. This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of French."

FRE 102 Beginning French II

"This course offers continuing study of the French language and the cultures of Frenchspeaking areas of the world. The class will be communicative and interactive: the class will be conducted in French and students will speak French in every session. This course is for students who have completed FRE 101 or two years of high school French."

SPA 101 Beginning Spanish I

"An introductory course in Spanish with emphasis on development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. For students who have had no Spanish or one year of high school Spanish."

SPA 102 Beginning Spanish II

"Continuation of Spanish 101. Emphasis on development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or 2 years of high school Spanish."

Source for French & Spanish course descriptions: CMCC 2020-2021 Academic Catalog & Source for ASL course descriptions: CMCC 2021-2022 Academic Catalog