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CLCS offers evening courses in the following languages:

Evening Course Booklet 2011-2012 (MS Word, 56K ) (PDF, 56K)

How to Apply

Chinese

   
Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
This course teaches a basic ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Chinese and introduces some central aspects of Chinese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials. Monday 6.30 - 8.30p.m.
starting 26 Sept. 2011
OR

Thursday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 29 Sept. 2011
Post-beginners' Chinese
Continuing from the introduction to Chinese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Chinese and their knowledge of the Chinese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with. Monday 6.30 - 8.30p.m.
starting 26 Sept. 2011
OR

Thursday 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. starting 29 Sept. 2011

Japanese

   
Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
This course teaches a basic 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials. Thursday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 29 Sept. 2011.
Post-beginners Japanese
Continuing from the introduction to Japanese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with. Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 27 Sept. 2011.
Intermediate Japanese
This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed post-beginners Japanese. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable. Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 28 Sept. 2011.

Turkish

Resources
   
Introduction to Turkish Language and Culture
This course teaches basic spoken Turkish for everyday communication and introduces some central aspects of Turkish culture. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials. Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 27 Sept. 2011.
Post-beginners’ Turkish
Continuing from the introduction to Turkish language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners’ communicative capacity in spoken Turkish and their familiarity with Turkish culture.
Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 28 Sept. 2011.
Intermediate Turkish
This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed Post-beginners’ Turkish. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.
Thursday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 29 Sept. 2011.

Korean

   
Introduction to Korean Language and Culture

Learn a basic survival repertoire of spoken Korean and some central aspects of Korean culture, including the unique and easy to learn writing system (Hangul). As much use as possible is made of authentic Korean materials. Korean Poster 2011-2012

Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 28 Sept. 2011
Post-beginners' Korean Language and Culture

Continuing from the introduction to Korean language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' basic repertoire of spoken Korean and their familiarity with the Korean writing system. Aspects of  Korean culture are also explored. Korean Poster 2011-2012

Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 27 Sept. 2011

How to Apply

For further information and enrolment, contact:

The Secretary
Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS)
Room 4091, Arts Building
Trinity College
Dublin 2

Phone: 896 1560/3316

Email: clcsinfo@tcd.ie

The duration of all the above courses is twenty-four weeks, divided into two terms (twelve + twelve). They are held in CLCS (follow signs for the Language Centre), Level 4, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

The fee for 2011-2012 is €395, payable in advance (reduced fee for unemployed persons and those in receipt of social welfare pension).

Please apply before 1 September 2011.

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NB: Any queries regarding Irish Sign Language (ISL)

...should be addressed to:

  • Centre for Deaf Studies
    School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences
    Trinity College
    First Floor,
    7 - 9 South Leinster Street
    Dublin 2
  • Tel: 896 4370
  • Email: cdsinfo@tcd.ie

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Last updated 29 February 2012 by slscs@tcd.ie.