Languages
American Sign Language (ASL) complies with the provincial guidelines for college level. Courses are taught by immersion, all instructors are deaf, and all communication is isual. American Sign Language is the fourth most widely used language in Canada. These courses may be taken for personal or professional reasons. School districts now accept ASL Prep I–IV with a pass on the government master exam as equivalent to the new high school courses in introductory American Sign Language. Please contact your high school counsellor for more information.
American Sign Language Prep I
This course takes students like you who have no knowledge of sign language to the point where you can begin to function in simple situations in the deaf community. Deaf culture and ASL grammar will be taught in context as well as visual gestures. The required text is
available at UFV Abbotsford bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20082 LANG ASLP1 A5A) Peggy Rowe, 10 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30-9:30pm, $279.
Starts Jan 25
American Sign Language Prep II
This course is a continuation of the Vista Level I curriculum. It will examine telling/asking about families, practising language and grammar functions, giving directions using special references, and ordinal numbers.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20193 LANG ASLP2 A5A) Peggy Rowe, 10 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $279.
Starts Mar 8
American Sign Language Prep III
This course begins with a cumulative review of Prep I and II, including norms for getting attention, understanding the role of name signs, negotiating a signing environment, asking for repetition, meeting others, and gaining basic information about the daily lives of deaf people. Building on Prep II, you will begin to make simple requests and give directions, and learn how to identify other people. Numbers will be introduced and you’ll develop a basic understanding
of various types of verbs.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20192 LANG ASLP3 A5A) Peggy Rowe, 10 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $279.
Starts Apr 19
American Sign Language Prep IV
Learn how to discuss families in greater detail, including occupations and ages. The concept of role shifting will be introduced and applied to descriptions of others. Daily routines, clock numbers, and history of deaf people in the US and Canada will be discussed. Learn rules
for interrupting conversations, and other rules for social interaction. This course ends with a cumulative review of Prep I–IV.
ABBOTSFORD - Marshall Road annex
(40066 LANG ASLP4 A5A) Peggy Rowe, 10 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $279.
Starts May 31
Italian I: The Language, The Culture
This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Italian and will prepare them to communicate in simple Italian, with emphasis on oral practice and use of the language. In addition, there will be discussion about the culture of Italy.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40016 LANG ITL01 A5A) Hoang Truong, 6 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6–7:30 pm, $99.
Starts Jun 14
Italian II
This course is built on your prior knowledge of Italian to deepen your understanding of the culture, as well as to improve your communication skills.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40067 LANG ITL02 A5A) Hoang Truong, 6 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6–7:30 pm, $99. Starts Jul 5
Punjabi Beginners I
The growing diversity of our community is reflected through the many languages that our residents speak, one of which is Punjabi. Learn the basics of verbal and written communication of this language that comes from northern India. This knowledge can be of benefit to people working in law enforcement, the nursery industry, health care, education,
or those who are simply interested in learning Punjabi.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20188 LANG PUN01 A5A) Parmjit Sidhu, 8 sessions, Wed, 7–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Jan 27
Punjabi Beginners IIA continuation of Punjabi Beginners I, this course will expand your conversation skills and ability to read and write. Enhance your customer service and better communicate in Punjabi.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20189 LANG PUN02 A5A) Parmjit Sidhu, 8 sessions, Wed, 7–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Mar 31
Spanish I
Spanish is the most widely spoken romance language, boasting more than 200 million speakers worldwide. It is the language of almost all of South and Central America and is one of the United Nations five official languages. This beginner-level course will emphasize conversational Spanish, vocabulary development, and will also explore the Spanish culture. The required text for Abbotsford sections is Uno, Dos, Tres..., which is available at the UFV Abbotsford bookstore. The required text for Chilliwack sections is Spanish Made Simple, available at the UFV Chilliwack bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20090 LANG SPN01 A5A) Jose Colorado, 8 sessions, Tue, 7–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Jan 26
(20091 LANG SPN01 A5B) Silvia Colorado-Shayer, 8 sessions, Thu, 7–9:30 pm, $195.
Starts Jan 28
CHILLIWACK campus(20092 LANG SPN01 C5A) Elena Corneanu, 8 sessions, Tue, 7–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Jan 26
(20093 LANG SPN01 C5B) Elena Corneanu, 8 sessions, Thu, 7–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Jan 28
The following courses are offered in cooperation with the UFV Modern Languages Institute. The courses may be taken for UFV credits or as a Continuing Studies course. Students taking these courses through Continuing Studies will have the option of attending the multimedia lab as well as classes, but only need to register for the class listed below. For more information contact: Modern Languages Institute at 604-557-4035 or 1-888-504-7441, local 4035, or Mandy at 604-864-4638 or 1-888-504-7441, local 4638.
Spanish II
A continuation of Spanish I, this course will further develop your spoken Spanish in addition to covering Spanish grammar at an intermediate level. Required text for Abbotsford sections is Uno, Dos, Tres..., which is available at UFV Abbotsford bookstore. Required text for Chilliwack sections is Spanish Made Simple, available at the UFV Chilliwack bookstore.
CHILLIWACK campus
(20194 LANG SPN02 C5A) Elena Corneanu, 8 sessions, Wed, 7-9:30 pm, $195.
Starts Mar 31
French Language I
This course introduces students to the French language by an intensive study of important aspects of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar through the use of audio-visual techniques such as flashcards, slides, videotapes and the multimedia laboratory. Students are taught to speak, understand, read and write the language by the direct association of visual and aural concepts with their expression in French. The basic goal is to develop “creative communication.”
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20084 LANG FRN10 A5A) TBA, Mon, Wed, 5:30-6:10 pm, $320. Starts Jan 11
Introduction to French
French 100 is an introductory course for those who have had little (less than Grade 11) or no previous French instruction. The vocabulary and grammatical structures are presented through
the use of body language and audio/visual techniques such as pictures, tapes and videos, as well as written material. Students will learn to communicate in relatively natural and spontaneous speech and also develop reading and writing skills. The course covers the equivalent of Grade 11 material. Note: Not open to students with French 11 except with permission of instructor or department head.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20185 LANG FRN09 A5A) TBA, Mon, Wed, 4-5:20pm, $320. Starts Jan 11
Introduction to Mandarin I
This course will introduce you to the basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese, and to Chinese culture.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20087 LANG MAN01 A5A) Huifang Qiao, Tue, Thu, 5:30-6:50 pm, $320. Starts Jan 12
Introduction to Punjabi I
Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script will learn to read and write at the basic level. We will use the communicative approach to develop the ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write Punjabi while exploring the Punjabi culture.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20186 LANG PUN06 A5A) TBA, Tue, Thu, 7-8:20 pm, $320. Starts Jan 12
Intermediate Punjabi I
This course is an introduction to Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script and enhances previous knowledge of modern Punjabi language. It deals with the important grammatical features of Standard Punjabi and its syntax and morphology. The course is restricted to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary Punjabi, but no to little knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20187 LANG PUN04 A5A) TBA, Tue, Thu, 5:30-6:50 pm, $320. Starts Jan 12
Japanese Language I
This course, designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Japanese, offers a comprehensive introduction to modern Japanese, through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. The course will include an intensive study of the Japanese writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana). Through the use of various communicative techniques, we teach you to speak, understand, read and write Japanese. There is extensive use of the multi-media
laboratory.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20086 LANG JPN01 A5A) TBA, Tue, Thu, 5:30-6:50 pm, $320. Starts Jan 12
Russian Language I
This course introduces the Russian language by an intensive study of the Cyrillic alphabet, the case and verb system, and essential vocabulary. Through the use of various audio/visual techniques to avoid translation, we teach you to speak, understand, read and write Russian by directly associating a visual idea with its verbal expression in Russian. Dialogues and conversations are placed within everyday situations to emphasize the “creative” aspects of
learning Russian. Considerable time is spent discussing life in the former Soviet Union to familiarize you with Russian culture. There is extensive use of the multimedia laboratory.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20088 LANG RUS04 A5A) TBA, Mon, Wed, 5:30-6:50 pm, $320. Starts Jan 11
Third-Year Japanese II
Prerequisite: Intermediate Japanese II
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence of Third-year Japanese. The course aims to develop four communication skills of the Japanese language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as conversation strategies. Authenticity of verbal and written communications, in particular cultural situations, is pursued.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20233 LANG JPN03 A5A) TBA, Mon, Wed, 5:30–7:40 pm, $320. Starts Jan 11
Last Updated December 7, 2009 
