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German Seminar (O212)

O – Languages

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Online | September 4, 2024-November 13, 2024

Wednesday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

This intermediate/advanced course is conducted entirely in German and is designed to encourage a lively exchange based on a broad range of topics. A rich variety of sources assures that students have accurate models of German as it is actually spoken for different purposes. Authentic readings, recordings, songs and games provide an immersive experience. Prerequisite: Ability to read and converse in German, intermediate to advanced.

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This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).


INSTRUCTORS: Mary Shenvi, William Holstein

SHENVI, MARY–B.A., University of Delaware. High school foreign language teacher for 30 years. Taught French, German, Spanish and English as a second language, emphasizing the fun of language learning. Created and ran a French immersion summer camp for children. Lived, worked and/or studied in Germany, Switzerland and England. Passionate about the adventure of lifelong learning.

HOLSTEIN, BILL–B.S.E., chemical engineering, Princeton University; Ph.D., chemical engineering, Stanford University. Retired from career in research and development for chemicals, alternative energy and electronic materials at DuPont. Interests in art and languages.


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