Languages
Navigating American Sign Language Access in Your Activism
This will be a 6 week course with field trips (possibly not on class dates) and guest facilitators. This class will teach the basics of what you would need to know to make your organizations or actions more accessible to the Deaf & Hard-of-hearing (D/HH) on a personal level and an organizational level.
The class will include beginners' ASL (American Sign Language), as well as the Foundations of Deaf Culture.
Upon completing this class you should:
-Have the ability to carry on a conversation in ASL at a beginners' level.
-Have a basic grasp of Deaf Culture and the history of innovation and oppression of
Deaf & Hard-of-hearing folks.
-Have an understanding of current movements to create access for folks with
dis/abilities in the Twin Cities.
-Have the ability to provide interpreting services through an agency or independent
consultant for folk who would request accommodations at/in your
organizations/events.
-Have more ideas to bring to your everyday activism that would create more access
for more folk with intersecting and complex identities/bodies.
-Have the ability to use some Deaf technological devices.
You may video phone or Skype into these sessions, but it is preferred that if you are able that you would come to the classroom.
Please request accommodations as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to ensure your requests.
amandaleegenaro@gmail.com or 612-226-4474 text/voicemail or amandaleegenaro AIM
Some accommodations are already built in in the group agreements for a "Safer Environment". If you would like a copy of this statement before the first meeting please email me.
Things may change based upon facilitator or class decision. If the time listed on the website is not something that will work with your schedule or you can't make all of the dates, please email me and we will work something out.
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French / Frances: World of French/ El Mundo Frances by John Xavier
Introduction to the World of French - Sections I & II
New and continuing students are welcome to this survey of French culture, including language history, geography, and various nations:French Canada, Caribbean, and countries of Africa.
From the first day you will speak French and later we'll even learn a couple of songs. We'll also learn about "The French Connections" to Minnesota and The Midwest.
Class Schedule:
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00
Weekly
Section I
Sept 27 - Oct 25
Section II
Nov 15 - Dec 20
Location
lojban learning club
two friends decided to learn lojban over the summer, and they are inviting you to join them!
we plan on starting with reading the lojban reference grammar and the dictionary. later on, we'll read some of the translated lojban texts, and practice speaking when we meet.
if you don't know what lojban is, it's a logical language, constructed to be linguistically perfect. this (theoretically) makes it easy to learn. i encourage you to go here and learn more:
http://www.lojban.org
if you are interested in participating, send us an email! our plans are flexible.
Kiswahili Discussion Circle
this discussion group would be ideal for people who are either trying to brush up on speaking Swahili or who haven't yet had much exposure to Swahili but are serious about learning (e.g., you have plans to travel to East Africa). for beginners, we can offer some basic materials; however, the learning curve will be sharp.
people who have taken Swahili through St. Paul community education along with a local person who has briefly lived in Tanzania have committed themselves to help form the core of the discussion group... so this IS happening.
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Conversaciones en Español
Un grupo de conversación 100% en español, los participantes deberán ser capaces de mantener conversaciones de nivel intermedio a avanzado en español.
Se procurará tener un programa de temas de conversación, aunque éste estará totalmente abierto a temas propuestos por los participantes, lo que es altamente recomendable.
Dentro de los posibles temas a discutir figuran: Geografía de América Latina, la cultura latinoamericana raíces y evolución, política regional y proyección global, relaciones América Latina-Estados Unidos, literatura hispanoamericana contemporánea entre otros.
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French (Frances -Français) Class
French in American ways will be more fun, starting with the Alphabet (Hey! We will be just working on good pronunciation. [That helps, right! ;)] then it will be more fun studying some interesting texts, of course we will have fun watching some pictures [your comments on that will be in French (Sounds beautiful!!)]. Also some good French movies [get yourself ready to read the captions too, if you think that your listening is not perfect yet]. Welcome beginners and speakers of every other language.
Mon, 04/04/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 04/11/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 04/18/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 04/25/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 05/02/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 05/09/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 05/16/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 05/23/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 05/30/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mon, 06/06/2011 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Español / Inglés : Intercambio de Idiomas / Language Exchange
Los que hablan el español aprenden el inglés y los que hablan el inglés aprenden el español.
A continuación de la clase anterior, las actividades se basan en trabajar con los que hablan su propio idioma, combinados para que les de tiempo de enfocarse bien.
Practican el nuevo idioma con los otros participantes. Aquí ustéd tendrá un ambiente cómodo para aprender ingles/ español para el trabajo, para mejorar la pronunciación o para la razón que sea, según el nivel, las metas y el interés que Ud. tenga.
Desarrollamos extensos de los temas y materiales en las sesiones anteriores y organizamos el plan de estudios más detallado que sea responsivo a sus metas y las sugerencias de la clase anterior.
El horario de clases será anunciado AQUI , ya que ha habido problemas con las fechas y horarios que no aparecen correctamente. Si tiene alguna duda póngase en contacto con su facilitadora directamente.
Ya está el horario por abajo...
English will be taught to Spanish- speakers and Spanish to English-speakers together. Continuing with what we started in the last session, activities will be based on working with native speakers of the other language in your class, divided into segments to give both the time to focus on their language learning.
Whether you need to know English / Spanish for work, to improve pronunciation or spelling, for travel, to make new friends, or just be able to get by, you’ll have a friendly atmosphere to practice and learn that will accommodate your interests, goals, and ability level.
We’ll expand on different themes & materials developed through past classes and will follow a more detailed process syllabus responsive to the goals of current participants as well as suggestions from the last class .
(Given the space difficulties this session, additional class times for extended study workshops will be organized if possible, but likely more informally.)
Requirements:
Location
French / Frances: Introduction II by John Xavier
Introduction to the World of French - Part II
New and continuing students are welcome to this survey of French culture, including language history, geography, and various nations:French Canada, Caribbean, and contries of Africa.
From the first day you will speak French and later we'll even learn a couple of songs. We'll also learn about "The French Connections" to Minnesota and The Midwest.
THE CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
as we have been experiencing some problems
with dates & times appearing correctly.
Location
Alphabetización para Adultos
Enseñar a personas adultos a leer y escribir en español.
Por favor, los estudiantes de español, esto no es una clase de segundo idioma. Hay muchas otras oportunidades para estudiar español a través de EXCO este temporada. Gracias por su comprensión.
Please, students of Spanish, this is not a second language class. There are many other opportunities to study spanish through EXCO this session. Thankyou for your understanding.
El horario VERDADERO de clases ES EL SIGUIENTE:
Mar, 03/08/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 03/15/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 03/22/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 03/29/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 04/05/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 04/12/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 04/19/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 04/26/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 05/03/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mar, 05/10/2011 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
NO HAGA CASO de la lista de horarios del WEB (hacia abajo) HASTA NUEVO AVISO.
Location
Everyday English
One hour of English as a second language instruction for Mujeres en accion y Poder, then a second hour of English as a second language instruction for the community at large.
Jue, 03/03/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 03/10/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 03/17/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 03/24/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 03/31/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 04/07/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 04/14/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jue, 04/21/2011 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Spanish Conversation
This Spanish Conversation class is part of Baker Mondays, a weekly community night at Baker Community Center on the West Side, St. Paul. There is a free community dinner at 5:15pm.
Mon, 02/28/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mon, 03/07/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mon, 03/21/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mon, 03/28/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mon, 04/04/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mon, 04/11/2011 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location
Spanish/English Conversation Circle and Language Learning
We meet from 6:30 to 9 pm once a week, with the first hour for large circle conversation (translated into both English and Spanish), and the remaining time spent in smaller group or pair language learning. This may be about 45 minutes of English learning and 45 minutes of Spanish learning, but we will work out these specifics together when we see what the needs and wants of most people in the class are. Another option will be setting aside some time for class members to take turns teaching other skills, cultural information, etc. We will meet in the large kitchen area of a home, with room for about 20 people in a circle. When we split up for smaller group work, there are two other rooms we can use as well. Children are welcome. We ask that each person come with at least one question to contribute to the discussion in our large conversation circle. We try to apply Paulo Freire's premise that everyone is a co-teacher and a co-learner.
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Frances/French
"Introduction to the world in French" - Survey of French world civilization, including history, geography and various cultures. Includes: France, Canada, Caribbean and Africa. Introduction to numbers and daily expressions ( name, food, travel, etc.)
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Ingles/Spanish:Intercambio de Idiomas, Dual Language.
En esta clase los que hablan español aprenden ingles y los que hablan ingles aprenden español. Como parte de la clase, practican el nuevo idioma con los otros participantes. Aqui usted tendrá un ambiente comodo para aprender ingles/ español para el trabajo, para mejorar la pronunciacion o para la razon que sea según el nivel, las metas y el interés que Ud. tenga. Si se le hizo dificil aprender ingles o espanol, en esta clase tendrá exito. Usaremos materiales desarrollados por experiencias enseñando ingles en Mexico y Columbia pero esta bienvenido a llegar con sus preguntas, libros o cualquier material que le gustaria entender mejor.
In this class, Spanish- speakers will learn English and English-speakers will learn Spanish. After learning new concepts, you can try them out with native speakers of the other language in your class. Whether you need to know English / Spanish for work, to improve pronunciation or spelling, for travel, to make new friends, or anything, you'll have a friendly atmosphere to practice learn that will accomodate your interests, goals, ability level. Even if you've tried before and found it difficult, this class will work for you. We will use different materials developed through experience teaching English independently in Mexico and Colombia, as well as teaching high school Spanish here in the U.S. Explore topics of real life, work with a variety of resources, and begin creating a language portfolio if you want. Learners will develop personalized vocabulary, enhanced phonetic awareness, and a wide range of second language acquisition skills. You are welcome to bring your questions, books, or any materials that you would like to understand better. Time will be provided for individualized attention as well.
Requirements: Recommended basic materials will be listed on the first day of class.
Location
CANCELED Spanish Book Club
Pienso dar una "clase" que es más bien un club de lectura. Pienso leer un par de libros durante el semestre (el número dependerá del nivel de interés y de las habilidades de los estudiantes), para luego discutirlos en clase. El primer día de clase decidiremos el primer libro y la cantidad de tarea (50-100 páginas a la semana o algo así) Las clases se darán 100% en español. Tanto los aprendices como los nativos son bienvenidos a asistir, pero tengan en cuenta que la clase requiere un nivel alto o medio-alto de español, es decir que tendrán que formular oraciones completas usando todos los tiempos verbales, el subjuntivo, etc. NO se darán lecciones de gramática.
Location
Inglés : Curso especial para los que hablan español
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Frenchy Friday Revival!
Are you, like me, an occasional speaker of French? Etes-vous vraiment fluent et peuvez-vous me rendre tranquille avec votres... uh.... comment dit-on "unemcumbered genius in wielding grammar and vocabulary"? Or are you simply interested in learning more French than yer high school class had to offer?
Come one, come all francophiles as we resurrect the spirit of last year's Frenchy Friday group in a fantastic soiree full of frenchiness... Bring music, food, wine, flamboyant hats, anything that speaks of your love for the language of love, and we will do our best to converse in French all night long.... When we run out of words, i have dictionnaires :o)
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Spanish Coversation
Location: Powderhorn Neighborhood Association, 821 E 35th St, Minneapolis.
Dates: Saturday 10am-12 noon, February 6th-March 27th
To register for the class or for more information contact Maria 612-669-1422
If you speak some Spanish, join us for the adventure of improving your skills in the second most spoken language in America. Culture, traditions and geography of Latin America and Spain, and mostly your opportunity to practice your Spanish.
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