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SPANISH: ADVANCED CONVERSATION** UD OLLI Online (O229–06) Thursday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/8/2024–4/25/2024 Instructors: Mary Shenvi, Ross Wilcox Number of class sessions: 11 Course format: Discussion Prerequisite: Reading and speaking intermediate/ advanced level An advanced-level course designed to provide participants the opportunity to enrich their Spanish vocabulary and increase their fluency in a relaxed, friendly environment. Authentic readings on a variety of topics serve as a springboard for discussion. Materials selected with participants’ expressed interests and needs in mind are sent out a week prior to each class. Music, pictures, games and video clips round out the sessions.
SPANISH: FOURTH SEMESTER** Arsht Hall, Wilmington (O289–01) Thursday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructor: Jeanne Hanson Number of class sessions: 13 Course format: Discussion Prerequisite: Three semesters of OLLI Spanish or the equivalent Required text: The Complete Ultimate Spanish, Ronni L. Gordon, et. al., 978-1-264-25910-6 Each class consists of small-group conversation, textbook work and singing in Spanish.
THE RESISTANCE IN FRANCE* UD OLLI Online (O297–06) Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/7/2024–3/6/2024 Instructor: Ann De Corte Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Tech requirements: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Prerequisite: Able to read and converse in French “La France a perdu une bataille! Mais la France n’a pas perdu la guerre!” When Charles de Gaulle pleaded with the French not to surrender, what happened to France and the world? How was the country divided? How did the atrocities of the World War II affect the population? How was the French resistance organized and who was their leader? Authentic documents and personal testimonies are shared. Videos are subtitled in English. This is an advanced course where students engage in discussion, and participation is appreciated.
MATH AND SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES BIRDING 101: INTRODUCTION TO BIRD WATCHING Arsht Hall, Wilmington (P201–01) Thursday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructors: Lloyd Maier, Paul Beckman, Patti Parziale Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 40 Course format: Lecture, Active (Hands-on/physical movement) This course touches on why, when and where to bird. Topics include equipment, reference materials, internet support, identification techniques, listing and bird songs. Practical experience takes place with 8 a.m. bird walks on the OLLI Wilmington campus before class, and field trips. Delaware is a prime birding site—get to know it!
BOTANY WALKS OLLI Kent/Sussex Off-Site (P270–01) Thursday 12:45–2 p.m. 4/4/2024–5/2/2024 Instructor: Susan Yost Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ physical movement) This continues the Botany Walks course of last year, with walks in mostly new areas. Learn the names and intriguing features of the trees, shrubs and wildflowers that we encounter on easy, fun walks in the Dover/Camden/ Wyoming area. First class meets at Wyoming Church, Dover (please dress to walk outside around the church). Students receive advance notice on where to meet for the other four walking classes.
ECO TEAM* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (P228–01) Thursday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructors: Judy Winters, Michael Rominger Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 25 Course format: Discussion Prerequisite: Willingness to participate in group actions The mission of the OLLI Eco Team is to support green behavior in our homes, communities and the world through our actions and education. We are a group that discusses our agenda for the year and breaks into groups to accomplish goals. Our focus for this semester is to follow
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