Spring 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog

German History Auf Deutsch 2 (O310)

O – Languages

German language historical docudramas with German subtitles (played at 85% speed) are tied together with short, easy-to-follow lectures in German. Course is aimed at the intermediate level student, but all (from beginner to native speaker) are welcome. This semester focuses on the religious and social upheavals in the Holy Roman Empire of the 14th through 17th centuries. Topics include the Crusades, the Black Death, the Protestant Revolution, the Peasants’ Revolt and the Thirty Years’ War. Prerequisite: Some prior exposure to the German language.

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

INSTRUCTORS: Mary Shenvi

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.

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