The course descriptions for all foreign language courses being offered this semester can be found below. To search for course times and availability, please click here and enter "FL" for the course prefix.

FL 116

Elementary Latin I (3 CR)

Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic vocabulary and structural patterns, or grammar, of Latin. Emphasis will be on fundamental grammar concepts, extensive word study for English vocabulary growth and the lasting contributions Roman society made to Western civilization. 3 hrs./wk. This course is not offered in the spring semester.

FL 117

Elementary Latin II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 116 or one year of high-school Latin

This course will complete the presentation of basic Latin vocabulary and grammar. Fundamental grammar concepts, extensive word study for English vocabulary growth and the lasting contributions of Roman society to Western civilization will be emphasized. 3 hrs./wk. This course is taught in the spring semester.

FL 120

Elementary German I (5 CR)

This course presents the sounds, vocabulary and basic structural patterns of German, focusing on the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural material will be integrated into the course. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 121

Elementary German II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 120 or one year of high-school German

This course will continue the presentation of the vocabulary and basic structural patterns begun in Elementary German I with continued emphasis on the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 123

Elementary Hebrew I (5 CR)

In this basic course, students will study the four areas of Hebrew language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course requires intensive classroom interaction as well as additional out-of-class assignments. Exposure to aspects of Israeli culture will be integrated into this course. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 130

Elementary Spanish I (5 CR)

In this basic course, students will study Spanish grammar conversation, composition and the culture of Spanish- speaking countries. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 131

Elementary Spanish II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 130 with a grade of C or higher or two years of high-school Spanish; or the appropriate score on the placement test

This course will continue the presentation of the material introduced in Elementary Spanish I. Graded reading selections will be added as a basis for conversation and composition in discussion periods. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 133

Basic Spanish for Hospitality Management (2 CR)

In this basic course, students will be introduced to terminology related to the hospitality industry, basic Spanish grammar and phrases related to work. 2 hrs./wk.

FL 140

Elementary French I (5 CR)

Areas covered in this basic course include vocabulary building, grammar study, conversation and an introduction to French culture and civilization. The emphasis is on conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 141

Elementary French II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 140 or one year of high-school French

This course continues the presentation of the material introduced in Elementary French I. Graded reading selections will be used as the basis for conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 145

Field Study in Russian Language & Culture (2 CR)

This field study course is open to students with any level of Russian language proficiency - from beginning to advanced. The course combines orientation sessions in Russian language and culture at JCCC with two weeks of study in Russia. During their stay in Russia, students will attend a Russian university, take classes in Russian language and culture and participate in excursions to sites of historical and cultural significance. Students will be placed in Russian language classes that are commensurate with their proficiency level in the Russian language. 10 hrs. lecture & 80 hrs. field study in Russia. FEES: Students are responsible for all expenses incurred during this field study, including costs for travel documents, insurance and all travel expenses. Students should contact instructor for cost estimate.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $2300 to $2500.

FL 150

Elementary Russian I (5 CR)

In this course, students will learn the basic sounds, vocabulary and structural patterns of Russian. Emphasis will be on listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural material will be included. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 151

Elementary Russian II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 150 or one year of high-school Russian

This course completes the presentation begun in Elementary Russian I. Students will gain listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills appropriate to a second-level course. This course is taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 155

Elementary Arabic I (5 CR)

In this basic course, teacher and student activities are geared toward developing functional abilities to use Arabic accurately and fluently in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course requires intensive classroom interaction and out-of-class assignments. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10.

FL 156

Elementary Arabic II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 155

This course will continue the presentation of vocabulary and basic structural patterns begun in Elementary Arabic I. There will be a continuation of comprehension, listening, reading, writing from an everyday use emphasis. This course is taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10.

FL 160

Elementary Italian I (5 CR)

Students will be introduced to the sounds, vocabulary and basic structural patterns of Italian, with primary focus on the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Integrated throughout the course will be an introduction to the culture of Italy. 5 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $8 to $20.

FL 161

Elementary Italian II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 160 or one year of high-school Italian

A continuation of the presentation of the vocabulary and basic structural patterns of Italian, this course will emphasize the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural material also will be integrated into the course. This course is taught in the spring semester. 5hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $8 to $20.

FL 165

Elementary Chinese I (5 CR)

This course will introduce students to the basic sounds, vocabulary, grammar and usage, characters and reading of the Chinese language. The emphasis will be on developing basic conversational skills. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 166

Elementary Chinese II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 165 or equivalent college-level course with a grade of "D" or higher or one year of high-school Chinese with a grade of "D" or higher

This course offers a continuation of Elementary Chinese I, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage, characters and reading of the Chinese language. Students will develop more advanced conversational skills and cultural understanding. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 170

Elementary Japanese I (5 CR)

This course is an introduction to the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and readings of the Japanese language. The emphasis will be on developing basic conversational skills. Cultural materials will be included. This course is typically taught in the fall semester. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 171

Elementary Japanese II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 170 or one year of high-school Japanese

A continuation of Elementary Japanese I, this course will emphasize the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and reading of the Japanese language. Focus is on developing more advanced conversational skills and cultural understanding. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 175

Elementary Brazilian Portuguese I (5 CR)

In this basic course, students will study Portuguese grammar, conversation, composition and the culture of Brazil. 5 hrs./wk.

FL 176

Elementary Brazilian Portuguese II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 175

This course will continue the presentation of the material introduced in Elementary Brazilian Portuguese I. Graded reading selections are added as a basis for conversation and composition in discussion periods. This course is taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 178

Intermediate Russian I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 151 or two years of high-school Russian

This course will emphasize vocabulary development and more advanced study of Russian grammar. Students will practice reading, listening comprehension, speaking and writing at the intermediate level. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 179

Intermediate Russian II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 178 or three years of high-school Russian

Students will study Russian language and culture that would prepare them to travel in a Russian-speaking country and engage in simple conversation with the citizens. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 180

Elementary American Sign Language I (3 CR)

This class will focus on the development of beginning American Sign Language communication skills. Comprehension skills and linguistic features of the language taught in context will be emphasized. 6 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk. FL 180 and INTR 120 are the same course. Do not enroll in both.

FL 181

Elementary American Sign Language II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 180 or INTR 120 with a grade of "C" or higher

This course will focus on continued development of elementary American Sign Language skills beyond those taught in Elementary ASL I. Students will work on developing communication competencies, concentrating on comprehension and production skills. Information about the linguistic and cultural features will be included in the context of language learning experiences. 6 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk. FL 181 and INTR 121 are the same course. Do not enroll in both.

FL 182

Intermediate Japanese I (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 171 or two years of high-school Japanese and department approval

This course continues the study of Japanese language and culture, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and readings of the Japanese language. The course concentrates on developing further advanced conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and variety of sentence patterns. Cultural understanding will also be stressed. This course is typically taught in the fall semester. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 183

Intermediate Japanese II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: FL182 or three years of high-school Japanese and department approval

This course is a continuation of FL 182, the study of Japanese language and culture, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and readings of the Japanese language. The course concentrates on developing further advanced conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and variety of sentence patterns. Cultural understanding will be stressed also. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 192

Intermediate Chinese I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 166 or equivalent

This course is a continuation of study of the Chinese language and culture, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and readings of the Chinese language. Focus will be on developing more advanced conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and variety of sentence patterns. Cultural understanding will also be stressed. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 193

Intermediate Chinese II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 192 or equivalent

This course is a continuation of study of the intermediate Chinese language and culture, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and readings of the Chinese language. Focus will be on developing more advanced conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and variety of sentence patterns. Cultural understanding will also be stressed. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 195

Intermediate Arabic I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 156

This course is an in-depth study of Arabic grammar and vocabulary. The four skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening will be covered. This course aims to develop an intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 196

Intermediate Arabic II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 195

An in-depth study of Arabic grammar and vocabulary. The four skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening will be covered. This course aims to develop an intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 205

Conversational Japanese (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 171 or two years of high-school Japanese

This course is designed to enhance the ability of students to express themselves orally in Japanese through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. The vocabulary will stress everyday situations. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 220

Intermediate German I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 121 or two years of high-school German

This class will emphasize vocabulary building and grammar review primarily through extensive reading of German texts. There will be additional practice in listening comprehension, speaking and writing. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 221

Intermediate German II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 220 or three years of high-school German

This class will further expand the mastery of German vocabulary and structure through extensive reading of more advanced texts with additional practice in listening comprehension, speaking and writing. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 223

Conversational German (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 121 or two years of high-school German

By applying vocabulary and structures presented in the text and handouts and by applying knowledge gained in a systematic review of German, the successful student will be able to communicate in German in situations that typically arise while traveling in a German-speaking country. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 2 hrs./wk.

FL 230

Intermediate Spanish I (3 CR)

Prerequisites: FL 131 with a grade of C or higher or three years of high-school Spanish or the appropriate score on the placement test

This course refines grammar, builds vocabulary, increases understanding of Hispanic culture, and provides practice designed to improve speaking fluency. It includes composition and conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 231

Intermediate Spanish II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 230 with a grade of C or higher or or four years of high-school Spanish or the appropriate score on the placement test

This course refines grammar, builds vocabulary, increases understanding of Hispanic culture, and provides practice designed to improve speaking fluency. It includes more advanced readings as a source for composition and conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 234

Conversational Spanish (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 230 with a grade of B or higher; or FL 231 with a grade of "C" or higher; or four years of high-school Spanish; or the score equivalent to FL 231 on the placement test

This course enhances students' ability to express themselves orally in Spanish through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. The vocabulary emphasizes everyday life situations and current events. Placement test recommended: can be taken in the Testing Center. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 240

Intermediate French I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 141 or two years of high-school French

In this course, students begin a more in-depth study of French grammar and vocabulary as they improve their mastery of the four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Reading assignments (from literary, journalistic and Internet sources) will be more advanced and writing assignments will be more extensive at the Intermediate level. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 241

Intermediate French II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 240 or three years of high-school French

In this class, students continue their in-depth study of French grammar and improvement of vocabulary. All four communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) continue to be emphasized as reading assignments, compositions, listening comprehension exercises and class discussion become more complex. Placement test recommended. Go to the Testing Center or to the Language Resource Center. 3 hrs./wk.

FL 243

Conversational French (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 141 or two years of high-school French

This course is designed to build spontaneous speaking ability. Everyday situations and current events will be discussed in class. Placement test recommended. Go to the Testing Center or to the Language Resource Center. 2 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $1 to $3.

FL 246

Conversational Russian (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 151 or two years of high-school Russian

This course is designed to enhance students' ability to express themselves orally in Russian through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. The vocabulary will stress everyday situations and current events. 2 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.

FL 248

Conversational Arabic (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 156

This course is designed to enhance students? ability to express themselves orally in Arabic through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 249

Conversational Chinese (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 193 or two years of high-school Chinese

This course is designed to enhance the ability of students to express themselves orally in Chinese through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. The vocabulary will stress everyday situations and current events. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 250

Conversational French: Cinema (2 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 141 or two years of high-school French

This course is designed to build students? speaking and listening comprehension proficiencies in French through the viewing and discussion of French and francophone films. Students will study vocabulary and grammatical structures presented in the course textbook and/or handouts and will view films and discuss them. Most topics of discussion will relate to everyday life and social situations as well as basic personal information. Students will also learn to identify and discuss the main components of a film and key cinematic techniques and concepts. 4 hrs. lecture/wk.

FL 270

Intermediate American Sign Language I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 181 or INTR 121

This course will focus on the development of intermediate American Sign Language communication skills. Emphasis will be on teaching in context comprehension skills and linguistic features of the language. 6 hrs. lecture-lab/wk. INTR 122, FL 270 and ASL 122 are the same courses; only enroll in one.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $40.

FL 271

Intermediate American Sign Language II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: FL 270 or INTR 122

The study of intermediate American Sign Language will continue in this course. It is designed to further intermediate communication skills in American Sign Language. Information about the linguistic and cultural features will be included in the context of language learning experiences. 6 hrs. lecture/wk. INTR 123, FL 271 and ASL 123 are the same courses; only enroll in one.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $40.

FL 298

French Culture and Civilization (3 CR)

In this travel-for-credit course, students will visit selected sites in France, where they will compare the French and U.S. languages, values, culture and institutions. Summer.