Language Classes
Language Classes
The Language and Culture Department at SIT Graduate Institute offers two semester-long sessions of language classes, as well as a January intensive session, on the Brattleboro campus. Classes offered during the 2011–12 academic year include Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, at various levels. Other language courses may be added based on student interest and instructor availability. Offerings vary from year to year. Beginning level classes are offered during the fall semester and in January.
Non-credit courses in Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese are offered tuition-free for the 2011–12 academic year. Please note that course schedules are subject to change, and classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Fall and Spring Semester Classes (2011–2012)
- Fall Semester: September 20–December 8, 2011
- Spring Semester: March 6–May 24, 2012
Language classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30–5:15 PM or from 6:30–8:15 PM. Classes that meet twice a week carry two undergraduate credits.
Spring 2012 Courses
Course times TBA
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME |
|---|---|
| ARAB 1500 | Beginning Arabic II (High Beg.) |
| ARAB 2500 | Intermediate Arabic II |
| CHIN 1500 | Beginning Chinese II (High Beg.) |
| CHIN 2500 | Intermediate Chinese II |
| FREN-1500 | Beginning French II (High Beg.) |
| FREN-2500 | Intermediate French II |
| PORT 1500 | Beginning Portuguese II (High Beg.) |
| PORT 2500 | Intermediate Portuguese II |
| SPAN 1500 | Beginning Spanish II (High Beg.) |
| SPAN 2500 | Intermediate Spanish II |
| TURK 1500 | Beginning Turkish II (High Beg.) |
Fall and Spring Semester Tuition
For classes that meet twice a week, credit tuition is $1,338 for two undergraduate credits; non-credit tuition is $668. Non-credit tuition for seniors 62 and older is $501 for a class that meets twice-a-week.
Non-credit courses in Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese are offered tuition-free for the 2011–12 academic year.
January Intensives
SIT Graduate Institute offers one- to three-week intensive classes in January. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Week 1: January 2–6, 2012
Week 2: January 9–13, 2012
Week 3: January 16–20, 2012
Students may register for one week only, however complete beginners must register for at least the first week. Other levels can be taken during weeks two and three.
Weeks one and two:
ARAB 1000 Beginning Arabic I
CHIN 1000 Beginning Chinese I
FREN 1000 Beginning French I
FREN 2000 Intermediate French I
PORT 1000 Beginning Portuguese I
SPAN 1000 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 2000 Intermediate Spanish I
Week three:
FREN 2000 Intermediate French I
SPAN 2000 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 3000 Advanced Spanish
Each week carries one undergraduate credit.
January Intensive Tuition
Credit tuition is $669 for a one-week intensive class and $1,338 for the two-week option.
Non-credit tuition is $334 per week.
For seniors 62 and older, non-credit tuition is $250.50 per week.
Non-credit courses in Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese are offered tuition-free for the 2011–12 academic year.
Registration for non-SIT students
Community members may enroll in Language and Culture Department courses on a space-available basis. Minimum age is 17.
Placement
- If you have no previous experience with the language, please register for a Beginning course (1000).
- If you have one semester of previous study in the language, please register for Beginning II (1500).
- If you have one–two semesters of previous study, register for Intermediate I (2000).
- If you have two or more semesters, register for Intermediate II (2500).
- If you have advanced proficiency in the language, register for Advanced (3000).
Questions?
Please contact the Language and Culture Department, if you have questions about language classes or levels.
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Phone:
800.257.7751
802.258.3344
TTY:
802.258.3388
Fax:
802.258.3500
Mailing Address:
PO Box 676, 1 Kipling Road
Brattleboro, VT 05302 USA