Languages
Calendar of Language Courses 2009-2010 (PDF)
Here is a link to the language offerings on the Graham School website.
Spring and Summer 2010 courses:
Beginning Arabic
These are the third and fourth courses in a yearlong series that provides a general introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, the language of media and official discourse throughout the Middle East. This course will serve to familiarize beginners with the look and feel of the language. Emphasis will be placed on learning to read, write, and pronounce the Arabic characters, learning basic words and key phrases for making very simple conversation, and surviving while traveling in various Arabic-speaking countries. These courses are for students seeking exposure to the rudiments of Modern Standard Arabic, the literary language of the Middle East and North Africa.
Rasheed Hosein
Mr. Hosein is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. He is currently conducting research on power and authority in pre-Islamic and early Islamic Arabia.
Course Code FLBARB
Gleacher Center
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
Section 10S1
Spring 2010
$285 Early registration ends March 15
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 27–May 15
2:30–4:30 pm
Section 10U1
Summer 2010
$285 Early registration ends June 1
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
June 12–August 7 (no class July 3)
2:30–4:30 pm
Continuing Arabic
These are the third and fourth courses in a yearlong series. The primary emphasis in this series will continue to be the review and acquisition of grammatical structures in Modern Standard Arabic. Through both oral and written media, students will be able to ask questions and make comparisons using complex sentences and expressions. In addition, students will be introduced to short narratives, conversations, and media pieces. These courses are for students who want a better understanding of Modern Standard Arabic, the official, literary language used in the media.
Rasheed Hosein
See bio under Beginning Arabic.
Course Code FLCARB
Gleacher Center
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
Section 10S1
Spring 2010
$285 Early registration ends March 15
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 27–May 15
12–2 pm
Section 10U1
Summer 2010
$285 Early registration ends June 1
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
June 12–August 7 (no class July 3)
12–2 pm
Advanced Colloquial Arabic
These are the third and fourth courses in a yearlong series. The series is an alternate or additional route for students after two years of Arabic study. This course will focus on building the necessary vocabulary and expressions to hold a basic conversation in colloquial Egyptian Arabic. The course will also focus on corresponding patterns of morphology and verb conjugations. Students will not read or write extensively, but rather they will have regular conversations, watch videos, and read comic strips in colloquial Arabic. These courses are for students interested in acquiring basic conversational skills in everyday Egyptian and Levantine Arabic.
Emran El-Badawi
A native speaker who has lived extensively in the Middle East, Mr. El-Badawi has instructed American students in Arabic both formally and informally. He has taught Arabic in many capacities at both Temple University and the University of Chicago.
Course Code FLACAR
Gleacher Center
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
Section 10S1
Spring 2010
$285 Early registration ends March 15
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 27–May 15
9:30–11:30 am.
Section 10U1
Summer 2010
$285 Early registration ends June 1
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
June 12–August 7 (no class July 3)
9:30 am–11:30 am
Beginning Chinese
These are the third and fourth courses in a yearlong series. The series introduces students to Mandarin, the official Chinese dialect. Students will develop elementary communicative skills and knowledge of the Chinese language, including how to read and write Chinese characters, the Chinese phonological system, basic grammar, and daily conversational topics (greetings, introductions, directions, ordering food, and reserving hotels).
Yuxiang Liu
Mr. Liu is a lecturer in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. He combines extensive teaching experience with a passion for teaching Chinese at all levels.
Course Code FLBCHI
Gleacher Center
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
Section 10S1
Spring 2010
$345 Early registration ends March 15
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 27–May 15
10 am–12:30 pm
Section 10U1
Summer 2010
$345 Early registration ends June 1
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
June 12–August 7 (no class July 3)
10 am–12:30 pm
Continuing Chinese
These courses, the third and fourth in a yearlong series, are for students with previous experience in Mandarin Chinese. We will gain greater communicative abilities and knowledge of
Chinese language and culture. Students will learn to deal with more sophisticated daily conversations and cultural settings and improve their Chinese character writing skill. They will learn to read simple written Chinese text and write simple Chinese compositions. The objective of these courses are to enable students to communicate more comfortably and confidently with native speakers of Chinese on daily topics and to acquire basic reading and writing skills.
Yuxiang Liu
See bio under Beginning Chinese.
Course Code FLCCHI
Gleacher Center
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
Section 10S1
Spring 2010
$345 Early registration ends March 15
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 27–May 15
1:30–4 pm
Section 10U1
Summer 2010
$345 Early registration ends June 1
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
June 12–August 7 (no class July 3)
1:30–4 pm
Beginning Spanish
This course, the second in the series, will continue the work of the previous term, introducing students to a standard form of the Spanish language and will discuss the panorama of
cultural practices across the Spanish-speaking world. The main goal is to build practical skills in the language, developing the ability to speak, read, and write. We will also explore the panorama of cultures in which Spanish is spoken. At the end of eight weeks, students will have a better sense of how to navigate the Spanish-speaking communities in Chicago and throughout the United States, as well as the 21 countries where Spanish is the primary language.
Aurora Miñambres
Ms. Miñambres is a native of Spain. She has an MA in Latin American literature from the University of Southern California and has taught Spanish to adult non-native speakers for more than 15 years.
Course Code FLSPAN
Section 10S1
Spring 2010
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends
March 15
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 27–May 15
10 am–12:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
Winter 2010 offerings:
BEGINNING ARABIC, PART 2
This course, the second in a yearlong series, serves as a general introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, the language of media and official discourse throughout the Middle East. This course will serve to familiarize beginners with the look and feel of the language. Emphasis will be placed on learning to read, write, and pronounce the Arabic characters, learning basic words and key phrases for making very simple conversation, and surviving while traveling in various Arabic-speaking countries. This course is for students seeking exposure to the rudiments of Modern Standard Arabic, the official language of the Middle East and North Africa.
RASHEED HOSEIN
Mr. Hosein is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. He is currently conducting research on power and authority in pre-Islamic and early Islamic Arabia.
Course Code FLBARB
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$285 Early registration ends January 4
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
January 16–March 6
12–2 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
CONTINUING ARABIC, PART 2
The primary emphasis in this second part of a yearlong series will continue to be the review and acquisition of grammatical structures in Modern Standard Arabic. Through both oral and written media, students will be able to ask questions and make comparisons using complex sentences and expressions. In addition, students will be introduced to short narratives, conversations, and media pieces. This course is for students who want a better understanding of Modern Standard Arabic, the official, literary language used in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.
RASHEED HOSEIN
Mr. Hosein is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. He is currently conducting research on power and authority in pre-Islamic and early Islamic Arabia.
Course Code FLCARB
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$285 Early registration ends January 4
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
January 16–March 6
9:30–11:30 am
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
SPOKEN COLLOQUIAL ARABIC, PART 2
This course, the second in a yearlong series, will serve as an alternate or additional route for students after one to two years of Arabic study. This course will focus on building the necessary vocabulary and expressions to hold a basic conversation in colloquial Arabic. The course will also focus on corresponding patterns of morphology and verb conjugations. Students will not read or write extensively, but rather they will have regular conversations, watch videos, and read comic strips in colloquial Egyptian and Levantine Arabic. This course is for students interested in acquiring basic conversational skills in everyday Egyptian and Levantine Arabic.
EMRAN EL-BADAWI
A native speaker who has lived extensively in the Middle East, Mr. El-Badawi has instructed American students in Arabic both formally and informally. He has taught Arabic in many capacities at both Temple University and the University of Chicago.
Course Code FLSCAR
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$285 Early registration ends January 4
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays
January 16–March 6
12–2 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
BEGINNING CHINESE, PART 2
This course, the second in a yearlong series, introduces students to the official Chinese dialect called Mandarin. Students will develop elementary communication skills and knowledge of the Chinese language, including how to read and write Chinese characters, the Chinese phonological system, basic grammar, and daily conversational topics (greetings, introductions, directions, ordering food, and reserving hotels).
YUXIANG LIU
Mr. Liu is a lecturer in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. He combines extensive teaching experience with a passion for teaching Chinese at all levels.
Course Code FLBCHI
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends January 4
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
January 16–March 6
10 am–12:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
CONTINUING CHINESE, PART 2
This course, the second in a yearlong series, is for students with previous experience in Mandarin Chinese. We will gain greater communication abilities and knowledge of Chinese language and culture. Students will learn to deal with more sophisticated daily conversations and cultural settings and improve their Chinese character writing skills. They will learn to read simple written Chinese text and write simple Chinese compositions. The objective of this course is to enable students to communicate more comfortably and confidently with native speakers of Chinese on daily topics and to acquire basic reading and writing skills.
YUXIANG LIU
Mr. Liu is a lecturer in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. He combines extensive teaching experience with a passion for teaching Chinese at all levels.
Course Code FLCCHI
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends January 4
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
January 16–March 6
1:30–4:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
BEGINNING SPANISH
This course will introduce students to a standard form of the Spanish language and will discuss the panorama of cultural practices across the Spanish-speaking world. The main goal is to build practical skills in the language, developing the ability to speak, read, and write. At the end of eight weeks, students will have a better sense of how to navigate the Spanish-speaking communities in Chicago and throughout the States, as well as in the 21 countries where Spanish is the primary language.
AURORA MIÑAMBRES
Ms. Miñambres is a native of Salamanca with more than 20 years’ experience teaching Spanish around the world, from Cannes to California to Cairo. She has an MA from Salamanca University, and an MA from the University of Southern California.
Course Code FLSPAN
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends January 4
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays
January 16–March 6
1:30–4:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
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Autumn 2009 course offerings:
BEGINNING ARABIC
This series is a general introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, the language of media and official discourse throughout the Middle East. This course will serve to familiarize beginners with the look and feel of the language. Emphasis will be placed on learning to read, write, and pronounce the Arabic characters, learning basic words and key phrases for making very simple conversation, and surviving while traveling in various Arabic-speaking countries. This is the first course in a yearlong series. This course is for students seeking exposure to the rudiments of Modern Standard Arabic, the literary language of the Middle East and North Africa.
RASHEED HOSEIN
Mr. Hosein is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. He is currently conducting research on power and authority in pre-Islamic and early Islamic Arabia.
Course Code FLBARB-09A1
Gleacher Center
$285 Early registration ends September 14
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays, September 26–November 14
2:30–4:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
CONTINUING ARABIC
The primary emphasis in this series will continue to be the review and acquisition of grammatical structures in Modern Standard Arabic. Through both oral and written media, students will be able to ask questions and make comparisons using complex sentences and expressions. In addition, students will be introduced to short narratives, conversations, and media pieces. This course is for students who want a better understanding of Modern Standard Arabic, the official, literary language used in the media.
RANA MIKATI
Ms Mikati holds an MA in Islamic archaeology from the University of Chicago, and is a PhD student in the University’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. She is an experienced teacher of both Modern Standard Arabic and Islamic history and culture.
Course Code FLCARB-09A1
Gleacher Center
$285 Early registration ends September 14
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays, September 26–November 14
9:30–11:30 am
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
SPOKEN COLLOQUIAL ARABIC
This series will serve as an alternate or additional route for students after one to two years of Arabic study. This course will focus on building the necessary vocabulary and expressions to hold a basic conversation in colloquial Egyptian Arabic. The course will also focus on corresponding patterns of morphology and verb conjugations. Students will not read or write extensively, but rather they will have regular conversations, watch videos, and read comic strips in colloquial Egyptian and Levantine Arabic. This course is for students interested in acquiring basic conversational skills in everyday Egyptian and Levantine Arabic.
EMRAN EL-BADAWI
A native speaker who has lived extensively in the Middle East, Mr. El-Badawi has instructed American students in Arabic both formally and informally. He has taught Arabic in many capacities at both Temple University and the University of Chicago.
Course Code FLSCAR-09A1
Autumn 2009
Gleacher Center
$285 Early registration ends September 14
$315 Regular registration
Saturdays, September 26–November 14
12–2 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16
BEGINNING CHINESE
This series introduces students to Mandarin, the official Chinese dialect. Students will develop elementary communicative skills and knowledge of the Chinese language, including how to read and write Chinese characters, the Chinese phonological system, basic grammar, and daily conversational topics (greetings, introductions, directions, ordering food, and reserving hotels). This is the first course in a yearlong series.
YUXIANG LIU
Mr. Liu is a lecturer in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. He combines extensive teaching experience with a passion for teaching Chinese at all levels.
Course Code FLBCHI-09A1
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends September 14
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays, September 26–November 14
10 am–12:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
CONTINUING CHINESE
This series is for students with previous experience in Mandarin Chinese. We will gain greater communicative abilities and knowledge of Chinese language and culture. Students will learn to deal with more sophisticated daily conversations and cultural settings and improve their Chinese character writing skill. They will learn to read simple written Chinese text and write simple Chinese compositions. The objective of this course is to
enable students to communicate more comfortably and confidently with native speakers of Chinese on daily topics and to acquire basic reading and writing skills.
YUXIANG LIU
Mr. Liu is a lecturer in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. He combines extensive teaching experience with a passion for teaching Chinese at all levels.
Course Code FLCCHI-09A1
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends September 14
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays, September 26–November 14
1:30–4 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
BEGINNING SPANISH
This course will introduce students to a standard form of the Spanish language and will discuss the
panorama of cultural practices across the Spanish-speaking world. The main goal is to build
practical skills in the language, developing the ability to speak, read, and write. We will also explore
the panorama of cultures in which Spanish is spoken. At the end of eight weeks, students will have a better
sense of how to navigate the Spanish-speaking communities in Chicago and throughout the United
States, as well as the 21 countries where Spanish is the primary language. This is the first course in a
yearlong series.
AURORA MIÑAMBRES
Ms. Miñambres is a native of Madrid with more than twenty years’ experience teaching Spanish around the world from Cannes to California to Cairo. She has an MA from Salamanca University in foreign languages
and literatures, and an MA from the University of Southern California in Latin American literature.
Course Code FLSPAN-09A1
Gleacher Center
$345 Early registration ends September 14
$375 Regular registration
Saturdays, September 26–November 14
1:30–4 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
