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REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 1
O – Languages
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | October 17, 2024-November 14, 2024
Thursday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Led by a language enthusiast who has studied English, German, French, Korean, Spanish and Russian, this course introduces the history of language study, various branches of linguistics, the origin of human language and what makes it unique, human language acquisition, the origin of writing, and a bit about the history of the English language.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Trudie Thompson
THOMPSON, TRUDIE–M.S., strategic intelligence, National Intelligence University; M.A., international relations; University of Southern California, B.A., German, Middlebury College. Volunteers for many different organizations, including PAWS for People, Rotary, Rehoboth Beach Library, and of course, OLLI. Retired Army Reserve officer and foreign service officer who served in Germany, Botswana, Korea, Australia, Afghanistan and Washington, D.C. Loves music and never misses a chance to sing harmony; sings with the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus and various barbershop groups.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington