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New: Do you qualify for Elementary 2 or Intermediate Courses?

If you are continuing the language you began in high school (having studied it for 2 or more years), or if you have studied the language in college for 1 year, you should enroll in the Elementary 2 or Intermediate level classes. You will need an override slip to do so which is a simple step. Please contact Dr. Deborah Notarianni-Girard, Chair of the Foreign Language Department for the override slip.  She can be reached by phone at (401) 825-2254 or by e-mail at dnotariannigir@ccri.edu

Former CCRI Student receives Gilman Scholarhsip to Study in China  

Summer Immersion Program in Italy - June 27 to July 19, 2012

Imagine the pleasure of enjoying some Mediterranean sun - strolling the Venetian canals, savoring gelato and cappuccino, visiting interesting museums, practicing Italian and much more. For further information, please contact Professor Mansella at  mmansella@ccri.edu  or  visit her Web site about the program.

Ecuador Experience in Cuenca  June 23 to July 15, 2012

The Community College of Rhode Island offers a three-week language and culture immersion program in Cuenca, Ecuador, hosted by Estudio Sampere.  For more information, please contact Dr. Hossiri Godo-Solo in the Department of Foreign Languages & Cultures at hhgodosolo@ccri.edu or by phone at (401) 851-1667.  
Ecuador Experience in Cuenca Brochure -  PDF file*

  A Defense of Scholarly Life  by Bill Maxwell