Carol A. Panaccione

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Spring 2026 Department of World Languages & Cultures

Exciting "New Worlds" await you at the College in our World Language course offerings! 

Exciting Rewards of of Language Learning

“If we spoke different languages, we would perceive a somewhat different world." - L. Wittgenstein 


LIBA 1000-600: Explore "THE LEARNER'S JOURNEY" online course offering for Spring 2026 which is all about harnessing your own unique potential.

LIBA 1500-600: The Global Edge: An Introduction to Languages & Cultures to Thrive as Global Leaders

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SPRING 2026 COURSES:

  • Elementary German I (CRN# 17000)
    GERM 1030-600  DL (Online)  3 credits 
    This course is for students with little or no preparation and covers elements of the language including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of German culture are also included. This course is designed to develop a more global perspective and curiosity about other cultures and norms - to develop a global edge. 

  • Elementary German II (CRN # 12739)
    GERM 1040-600  DL (Online)  3 credits 
    The objective of the Elementary German II course is to continue to develop the four basic language skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. This course is designed to develop a more global perspective and curiosity about other cultures and norms - to develop a global edge. 
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  • The Global Edge:  (CRN# 39164) - 7-Week Session
    (Beginning March 23rd)
    LIBA-1500-600: An Introduction to Language & Cultures to Thrive as Global Leaders (Online) 3 credits
    The objective of this elective transferable online course is designed to develop a global perspective and curiosity about other cultures and norms to develop a global edge. It offers a framework for students who have studied a language, are currently studying language or plan to enroll in a language course. Students will develop the necessary tools to understand and appreciate the interaction of language and culture.

  • The Learner's Journey (CRN# 11957)
    LIBA 1000-600  DL (Online)  3 credits 
    This fully transferable, seminar-style course has been designed to help students maximize their effectiveness in the classroom. Students develop their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills; acquire valuable strategies for analyzing course content and for expressing themselves more confidently and effectively; improve their writing, presentation, collaboration, and research skills; and learn to make connections between courses in different disciplines. To learn more about this course, please click here: The Learner's Journey.  Students' words - The Learner's Journey

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To view an outstanding presentation by Ms. Corinna E. Calise with Ms. Micaela Kyees and Mr. Sedrick T. Uhrig, please click here.   Mr. Nicholas Leyden, a Spring 2020 honors graduate kindly gave me permission to publish his Honors presentations and reflection: Learning Theories-Mr.Leyden; Modern-day Example of Being in the Cave and Reflective Essay - Mr. Leyden

Letter to the Editor: Students achieve dreams through CCRI
The Providence Journal, Professor Panaccione  

"The most rewarding aspect of the profession of teaching is to witness students attaining their academic goals. As the day of graduation approached many years ago, a student wrote: “I will proudly walk across the stage to receive my diploma from the school that propelled my dreams forward full blast!”
She did walk across that stage and continued on with her undergraduate and later graduate studies. She represents the many graduates of the Community College of Rhode Island who have realized their dreams by their sheer determination, motivation and steadfastness. As Marian Wright Edelman stated, “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”
As the largest community college in New England, the Community College of Rhode Island is a true gateway to countless possibilities that is indeed propelling “dreams forward full blast” and where students are discovering their own unique potential and coming alive as learners. As Goethe stated, “What you can do, or dream you can do, begin it – boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
It is never too late to begin realizing one’s dreams."

Profile in Excellence:  Kelly A. Grace: World Languages & Cultures Ambassador Spring 2025 - now a graduate with high honors from CCRI and is now a transfer student to Brown University in Fall 2025.

Former remarkable students now inspiring future students to realize their dreams:

"What you can do, or DREAM you can do, begin it. BOLDNESS has genius, power, and magic in it." - Goethe


For my former students, please contact me, if I may have the honor to share your success stories: [email protected] Thank you.
 

Selected Publications:

Prismatic Perception: The Learner's Journey

 

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