Program Description
Languages Made Easy
Register for our introductory language courses and learn the basics of the culture. These classes are perfect for anyone especially a beginner, a K-12 teacher needing PD hours, or a business/leisure traveler.
Teachers: Contact Julie Cox at the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education (RIROE) (309-736-1111) or julie.cox@riroc.com to obtain approval for Professional Development hours. Processing fee of $25 payable to RIROE.
Basic Spanish (Teachers can earn PD Hours)
Instructor: J. Zamora
You will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary and expressions for everyday situations in this fun and interactive introductory course. Practice how to correctly pronounce the language while gaining knowledge of the Hispanic culture. This class would also serve as a great refresher course! Optional textbook can be purchased at Amazon.com. Spanish with Amigos: A Beginner’s Guide to Conversational Spanish by T. Bradley Williams, ISBN#978-1934467725.
8 Tuesdays Sept. 10 – Oct. 29 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CRN 81261 STB – Rm. 110 Tuition Fee $165
Professional Continuing Education Credits: 16 CEs provided for Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Massage Therapists for these classes.
Basic Conversational French (Teachers can earn PD Hours)
Instructor: M. Friedrichsen
Learn the basics of French in this fun and interactive introductory course taught by a native speaker and experienced educator. You will learn keywords and phrases, correct pronunciation, listening and comprehension skills, social dos and don’ts and much more! Please bring to class a three-ring binder, 15 tabbed divider sheets for the binder and a French-English/English-French dictionary.
3 Mon./3 Wed. Oct. 7 – Oct. 28 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CRN 81260 Bldg. 3 – Rm. 302 Tuition Fee $120
(No class Oct. 14)
Professional Continuing Education Credits: 12 CEs provided for Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Massage Therapists for these classes.
Italy
Instructor: M. McCandless
Planning a trip to Italy? Wanting to learn a new language? Why not explore the Italian language and culture? In this class, you will learn basic Italian words and phrases as well as the culture from a native Italian. Before the first class, purchase required textbook at www.bhc.edu/bookstore.
3 Thursdays Sept. 19 – Oct. 3 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
CRN 81257 CASI Fee $45
1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA
France
Instructor: M. Friedrichsen
No grammar! No homework! This fun interactive class will touch on the French culture, food and travel and social dos and don’ts. You will also learn and practice proper pronunciation of simple French words and phrases. Please bring a folder to class.
3 Wednesdays Oct. 9 – Oct. 23 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
CRN 81258 Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $45
Spanish
Instructor: J. Zamora
Whether you are planning a trip or just want to learn the language, use this course as a way to quickly learn pronunciation, numbers, how to say currency, colors, months and days and everyday words and conversational phrases. You’ll also learn some travel-related vocabulary in this course taught by a native speaker.
3 Tuesdays Nov. 5 – Nov. 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
CRN 81259 Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $45
American Sign Language (ASL) – Beginning (Teachers can earn PD Hours)
Instructor: H. Jackson
Learn enough basic signs, finger spelling, and sign language syntax to be able to express and understand simple concepts in American Sign Language (ASL). You will be able to sign a simple conversation/dialog with others. Before the first class, purchase required textbook at www.bhc.edu/bookstore.
8 Tuesdays Sept. 3 – Oct. 22 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CRN 81262 Bldg. 3 – Rm. 306 Tuition Fee $159
Professional Continuing Education Credits: 16 CEs provided for Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Massage Therapists for these classes.
American Sign Language (ASL) – Intermediate (Teachers can earn PD Hours)
Instructor: H. Jackson
Prerequisite: American Sign Language (ASL) – Beginning.
This class is a continuation of American Sign Language (ASL) – Beginning. Expand your sign language vocabulary, improve your communication skills and develop fluency in American Sign Language. Before the first class, purchase required textbook at www.bhc.edu/bookstore. Same textbook as used in the Beginning class.
6 Tuesdays Oct. 29 – Dec. 3 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CRN 81263 Bldg. 3 – Rm. 306 Tuition Fee $120
Professional Continuing Education Credits: 12 CEs provided for Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Massage Therapists for these classes.
Required Textbook Purchasing Procedure
For a list of PaCE textbooks, visit www.bhc.edu/bookstore
Click on campus location (Hawk’s Hub (QC) or East Campus).
Click on (Order Textbooks) in the Textbooks box.
Select Term (Fall 19), Select Department (Adult Ed)
Click on your course name under Select Course and click (Add Selection).
Click on (Get Course Materials) to see your book title.
Payment options – debit, credit, or pay at pickup.
Delivery options – ship to home, pick up at East Campus or pick up at Quad-Cities Campus.
