Specialty Courses
Rennert's topical Specialty Courses allow students to delve deeply into a unique cultural element of the language at hand. Courses taught in the target language allow intermediate to advanced speakers an opportunity to practice and improve their second-language abilities through discussions that center on cultural aspects of the language at hand. Courses taught in English provide interested students with a foundation in a new culture and serve as an excellent springboard to learning a language. All courses meet once weekly during the month of November, concluding on the first of December.
ITALIAN CINEMA:
Monday, 6:30-9:30. Tuition: $175
Taught in Italian, for Intermediate to Advanced Students
Through a series of entertaining and thought-provoking film screenings and discussions, you will be exposed to some of the best up-and-coming Italian works, and practice your language skills through the visual and audio power of film. One class session will consist of an excursion to the prestigious New Italian Cinema Events festival, which will include a screening and a discussion with festival personnel (included in tuition).
THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD:
Tuesday, 6:30-8:30. Tuition: $160
Taught in French; for Intermediate to Advanced Students
Opening a window on the French-speaking world outside of France, this course provides you with the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the peoples and cultures of Africa and the Caribbean while honing your French language skills.
HISPANO-AMERICAN CULTURE:
Saturday, 10:00-12:00, Tuition: $160
Taught in Spanish, for Intermediate to Advanced Students
Through exposure to different kinds of texts, including literature, essays, news articles and historiography, you will expand your vocabulary and speaking skills while familiarizing yourself with the myriad textures that contribute to the grand design of Hispano-American culture.
ARABIC MANNERS & CUSTOMS:
Tuesday, 6:30-8:00. Tuition: $120
Taught in English
Based on the instructor's own book, this course will examine the silent and invisible rules that prescribe acceptable behavior in Arabic culture.
JAPANESE ART & CULTURE:
Tuesday, 6:30-8:30. Tuition: $120
Taught in English
Presented in lecture-discussion format by a native of Japan, this course will integrate a study of Japanese cultural arts with the art of living in ancient and modern day Japan.
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