Study of fundamentals of Arabic: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of Arabic-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Integrated with credit ARAB-1411. Contact instructor Fahim Idais at fidais@austincc.edu with any questions.

Continuation of ARAB 1411 / ARAX 4011 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of Arabic-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Combined with credit ARAB-1412. For questions, please contact instructor Fahim Idais - fidais@austincc.edu. Prerequisite:  Students must have completed/passed ARAB 1411 / ARAX 4011 to enroll in ARAB 1412 / ARAX-4012.

Study of fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of Chinese-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Integrated with credit CHIN-1411.

Advanced Chinese grammar, directed composition, conversation and discussion of culture based on readings. Combined with credit CHIN-2311.

Please add course description: “Fun French in context” focuses on speaking French, and being able to function in common situations. It builds on the students’ previous knowledge of French and aims at giving them confidence by doing intensive practice in class. Examples of the subjects include expressing a personal opinion and participating in making choices; using current expressions to participate in daily activities with French speakers; and many more. At the end of the course, students will be able to speak in the three main tenses (présent; futur; passé composé) with ease and using current expressions and correct pronunciation. A few sprinkles of grammar when needed, and a dollop of culture are part of the class. Required: Some French language experience.

Taught by a native speaker, experience a new language and culture for travel and personal enrichment. Learn to communicate with basic conversations. This course will help students develop better listening to real conversations, practice in speaking, and focus on correct pronunciation. Course for beginners. No prerequisite. Instructor: Patrizia Casciana email: pcascian@austincc.edu.

Taught by a native speaker, students in this class will expand on what they have learned in Conversational Italian I. This course will help students develop better listening to real conversations, practice in speaking, and focus on correct pronunciation. Prerequisite: Conversational Italian I. Instructor: Patrizia Casciana email: pcascian@austincc.edu.

Taught by a native speaker, students in this class will expand on what they have learned in Conversational Italian II. This course will help students develop better listening to real conversations, practice in speaking, and focus on correct pronunciation. Prerequisite: Conversational Italian II. Instructor: Patrizia Casciana email: pcascian@austincc.edu.

Study of fundamentals of Japanese; conversation, writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar and culture. Text Required: Japanese For Busy People (Romanized version) Rived 3rd edition By AJALT

Introduces Portuguese through rhythm of the language by exploring vocabulary and phonemic (sound) awareness. Students are invited to learn about some aspects of Brazilian culture, for instance, music, fashion, culinary and dance. Participants will be engaged in activities, such as skits and playing games that help develop basic conversation skills.

This course is intended for those who have attended the Conversational Portuguese I or have knowledge of essential verb tenses and basic vocabulary. Students will engage in guided small-group conversations, using Brazilian cultural vocabulary and important grammar aspects of the language.

An introduction to the study of the Spanish language with instruction structured to promote the development of speaking and listening skills for direct application within business and personal settings. Offered within a relaxed and enjoyable environment, and conducted in English and Spanish, the instruction focuses on the development of vocabulary, pronunciation skills, basic sentence patterns, and overview of Latin culture.

This course is a continuation of Spanish I designed to increase your conversational skills in the Spanish language. Emphasis on improving pronunciation and vocabulary range through participation and dialogue to affect business and personal communication needs.

A short conversational course for intermediate to advanced student, to assist them in conducting conversations in Spanish, as well as understanding articles written in Spanish. This course includes reviews of basic grammar to expand on more advanced concepts and introduces new advanced grammar topics.

A short conversational course for intermediate to advanced student, to assist them in conducting conversations in Spanish, as well as understanding articles written in Spanish. This course continues to introduce new advanced grammar topics in order for the student to master conversation skills.

Get a taste of France with a brief survey of its geography, its food and wine, its history and how it is tied to American history, and its famous people. On the way, you’ll earn a few French key phrases. No language experience required.

Study of fundamentals of French: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of French-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Integrated with credit FREN-1411.

Continuation of FREX-3011 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of French-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Integrated with credit FREN-1412.

Advanced French grammar, directed composition, conversation, and discussion of culture based on readings. Class conducted mostly in French. Combined with credit FREN-2311.

Study of fundamentals of German: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of German-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication.

Continuation of GERM 1411 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of German-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Students must have completed a first semester college German course of at least four semester hours with a grade of C or better, or have equivalent credit by examination.

Advanced German grammar, directed composition, conversation, and discussion of culture based on readings. Class conducted mostly in German. Combined with credit GERM-2311.

This is a course on Japanese fine arts offered by the Continuing Education division at ACC. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required. The course is designed to introduce students to Japanese culture by way of its most important art forms. Students explore reading/writing haiku poems, folding origami, learning some kanji (Chinese characters), practicing calligraphy using those kanji and learning about and playing the Taiko drum in order to expand an appreciation of Japanese culture and language.

Study of fundamentals of Korean: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of Korean-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Integrated with credit KORE-1411.

Continuation of KORX-4011 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of Korean-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Combined with credit KORE-1412.

Study of fundamentals of Latin grammar, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and culture. Integrated with credit LATI-1411. Contact instructor Michael Mignanelli at michael.mignanelli@austincc.edu with any questions.

Study of fundamentals of Russian: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters understanding of Russian-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Integrated with credit RUSS-1411.

Continuation of RUSS-1411 / TUSX-4011 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of Russian-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Prerequisite: Students must have completed/passed RUSS-1411 / RUSX-4011 to enroll in RUSS-1412 / RUSX-4012.

Advanced Russian grammar, directed composition, conversation, and discussion of culture based on readings. Class conducted mostly in Russian. Combined with credit RUSS-2311.