Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

German History Auf Deutsch 1 (O301)

O – Languages

In this class, we view German language historical docudramas with German subtitles (played at 85% speed), followed by short, easy-to-follow lectures in German. Course is aimed at the intermediate level student, but all (from beginners to native speakers) are welcome. Speaking German is not required, and home readings are optional. This semester focuses on four early leaders of Europe and the Holy Roman Empire (from Charlemagne through Fredrick Barbarossa) and one remarkable woman: Hildegard of Bingen.

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

INSTRUCTORS: William Holstein, Mary Shenvi

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.

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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