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LANGUAGES AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL): BEGINNER* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (O201–01) Tuesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/5/2024–3/5/2024 Instructors: Sondra Weidman, Carol Lovett Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 25 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on) Please join our mini ASL instruction class, for a five-week introduction to American Sign Language. Each week we learn some basic signs and about deaf culture. Come get a taste of what’s to come, when we plan for the fullsemester ASL 101 class to return in fall 2024.
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS* UD OLLI Online (O291–06) Wednesday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/7/2024–4/24/2024 Instructor: Ann De Corte Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 25 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Tech requirements: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Required text: Francais interactif, Karen Kelton, Nancy Guilloteau and Karl Blyth, 9781937963194 This course is intended for people who have not studied French before, designed to help students develop basic communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and an understanding of various aspects of French and Francophone culture. Recorded vocabulary lists, phonetic lessons, videos of American students in France, online grammar lessons with self-correcting exercises and audio dialogues help students enjoy and learn this beautiful language of Molière.
FRENCH FOR TRAVELERS II Wyoming Church, Dover (O290–01) Class limit: 25 UD OLLI Online (O290–06) Class limit: unlimited Tuesday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/6/2024–4/23/2024 Instructors: Alice Cataldi, Susan Watkins Number of class sessions: 11 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Prerequisite: French for Travelers I or equivalent This course provides the language skills needed for communication in a French-speaking country. The participants acquire the skills needed to ask questions, order food and solve problems that occur during travel.
FRENCH: ECHANGES ANIMÃLS** UD OLLI Online (O208–06) Tuesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/6/2024–4/23/2024 Instructor: Mary Shenvi Number of class sessions: 11 Course format: Discussion Prerequisite: Read and speak French, intermediate to advanced Join our intermediate to advanced level French class to refresh, refine and update your speaking skills in a relaxed environment. Authentic readings or videos in French are selected to spark lively discussions on topics such as history, the fine arts, science, trending topics and modern dilemmas. Class sessions are designed with participants’ expressed interests and needs in mind. Songs, cartoons and idioms round out the experience. Materials are provided in advance on a weekly basis.
FRENCH: QUEBECOIS VS. METROPOLITAN: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (O296–01) Wednesday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/7/2024–5/8/2024 Instructor: Ann De Corte Number of class sessions: 13 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Prerequisite: Ability to read and converse in French This intermediate/advanced course is conducted entirely in French and is designed to encourage participants to engage in discussion and speak without fear in a relaxed setting. The class analyzes the differences between Quebec French and Metropolitan French. To dive deeper into the Canadian culture, we watch short films, listen to songs, read short texts or poems and discover the differences between the use of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Texts are provided by the instructor.
GERMAN: BEGINNING* Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (O295–01) Class limit: 24 UD OLLI Online (O295–06) Class limit: 24 Wednesday 12:45–2 p.m. 2/7/2024–4/24/2024 Instructor: Trudie Thompson Number of class sessions: 11 Course format: Discussion, Lecture This is a beginning German class for those who have had no exposure to the German language, or who may have had some German in high school or college but feel like they have forgotten it all. (Doubtful!) The instructor consults two books: Modern German by Vail, Sparks, and Huber (the instructor’s 41
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