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FTCC - It's not just an education, it's your future!

Foreign Language

ARABIC (BEGINNING)        Fee: $60
"The need for Arabic linguists has never been greater," according to Professor of Arabic Language, Karin Ryding of Georgetown University. With Arabic the native language of over 200 million people living in 20 different countries, it is essential that more Americans develop and maintain linguistic and cultural expertise in order to build a better understanding of the Arab world. While there are many Arabic dialects, including Classical Arabic, this course will concentrate on a widely spoken, adapted dialect, known as Modern Standard Arabic, which is used most often in books, newspapers, on television and radio, in political speeches, and in conversation between educated Arabs from different countries. Once you have learned standard Arabic, it is relatively easy to adapt to a local dialect later.
Instructor: Georgette Leffew

T&Th 6:00-9:30 pm Apr 08-May 08 35 hrs 90225 FTCC/CEC 112


ARABIC (INTERMEDIATE)        Fee: $60
This course is designed for those who would like to build communicative competence in Modern Standard Arabic. Your instructor will work with you to build your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. PREREQUISITE: completion of Arabic (Beginning) or knowledge equal to a beginning course
Instructor: Georgette Leffew

T&Th 6:00-9:00 pm May 20-Jun 26 36 hrs 90226 FTCC/CEC 112


HOW TO BE A SPANISH INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR (BEGINNING)        Fee: $60
There is an ever-increasing need in North Carolina and throughout the United States for interpreters/translators in the Spanish language. This course has been designed to offer training in both written translation and interpretation, equipping you with the knowledge needed to meet market requirements, while also familiarizing you with the scientific advances in translation studies. The interpretation (oral translation) component of the course will focus on improving concentration, speed of response, and expressiveness. While practicing the skills of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, you will also be exposed to the many disciplines in which these skills are needed--from economics and medicine to political science and the arts. You will focus on improving your own style and deepening your awareness of the functional varieties of the Spanish language as found in different parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
PREREQUISITE:
must have a basic to intermediate knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary
Instructor: Robert Copeland

Sat 1:00-4:00 pm Apr 12-Jun 28 33 hrs 90027 FTCC/CEC 257


HOW TO BE A SPANISH INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR
(MEDICAL AND LEGAL)
(INTERMEDIATE)        Fee: $60
As medical professionals find ever-increasing numbers of non-English speakers in their patient loads, they realize that they need the services of highly skilled interpreters to make sure that they are communicating adequately with their patients. This course is designed to teach English-Spanish and Spanish-English medical and legal/court interpreting skills to students who already speak Spanish, but have not had training in interpreting. It will help you acquire the techniques of sight translation, consecutive interpretation, and simultaneous interpretation even if you have had no previous exposure to those techniques. Medical interpreters are needed in a variety of settings; hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, mental health and psychiatric facilities, and quasi-legal proceedings such as medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation claims or personal injury lawsuits and hearings to determine mental competence or eligibility for benefits. For those working in a court setting, common terms/phrases will be covered and practiced, as well as the ability to be precise and maintain the flow of the proceedings. A wide range of subject matter and terminology is covered in these different settings, and many interpreters choose to specialize in one field or another.
PREREQUISITE: must have a basic to intermediate knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary
Instructor: Robert Copeland

Sat 9:00-12:00 N Apr 12-Jun 28 33 hrs 90228 FTCC/CEC 257


SPANISH (ADVANCED)        Fee: $60
Students who have completed the beginning and intermediate level Spanish courses or have previous experience in Spanish will benefit from this course. You will join others who are on a similar level of ability and build your reading, writing, and conversational skills. Take this opportunity to improve your ability to communicate with your Spanish-speaking employees, co-workers, and friends.
Instructor: Samantha Angarita

Sat 9 am-1 pm Apr 12-Jun 28 44 hrs 90229 FTCC/CEC 103


SPANISH (BEGINNING)        Fee: $60
As a beginning student in this course in basic Spanish, you will study grammar, conversation, and culture. It is designed for those who have Spanish-speaking customers or employees or anticipate doing business with Hispanics. North Carolina and Cumberland County in particular has an ever-increasing population of Hispanic residents and this course will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic conversational skills and gain a better understanding of Hispanic culture. Topics covered will include the alphabet and pronunciation, key words, phrases, and basic conversation. If you own or manage a retail clothing or grocery store or restaurant; work in an employment agency, administer social services; or work in manufacturing, construction, or farming, it will be to your advantage to enroll in this course. Trying to communicate with others who do not speak your language may be difficult, but not impossible and any improvement in your skills should pay off with increased business and a greater appreciation for another culture. This course should also be of interest to those who anticipate traveling to or living in Latin America or Spain.
Instructor: TBA

M&W 9:00-12:00 N Apr 07-Jun 18 63 hrs 90230 Spring Lake Campus 106

Instructor: Marysol Martinez

M&W 6:30-9:30 pm Apr 07-Jun 11 57 hrs 90231 Seventy-First High

Instructor: Isis Perez

T&Th 6:00-9:00 pm Apr 08-Jun 19 66 hrs 90232 Spring Lake Campus 102

Instructor: Diana Saenz

Sat 9 am-1 pm Apr 12-Jun 28 44 hrs 90233 FTCC/CEC 105

SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE)        Fee: $60
This is a continuation of beginning Spanish with emphasis placed on grammar and conversation. If you have taken beginning Spanish or have some background in the Spanish language you should be comfortable with the content and pace of this class. Emphasis will be on building conversational skills to increase your ability to speak with Hispanic employees, co-workers, and friends.
Instructor: Diana Saenz

M&W 6:30-9:30 pm Apr 07-Jun 11 57 hrs 90234 Seventy-First High
T&Th 6:30-9:30 pm Apr 08-Jun 12 60 hrs 90235 Douglas Byrd High

Instructor: Samantha Angarita

T&Th 9:00-12:00 N Apr 08-Jun 19 66 hrs 90236 Spring Lake Campus 106

Instructor: Arlene Jurado

Sat 9 am-1 pm Apr 12-Jun 28 44 hrs 90237 FTCC/CEC 112