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O – Languages
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | June 26, 2024-July 24, 2024
Wednesday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THE SESSION.
This is a course in which we will learn Italian vocabulary and how to pronounce the Italian language. Most importantly, we will learn how the Italian language works. In addition, we will learn to read sentences and very short stories. Italian culture and history will be discussed. Each week, we will listen to an aria from a famous Italian opera. Phrases necessary for travel in Italy will be presented as well.
REQUIRED TEXT: Italian is Fun, Concetta Giuliano and Haywood Wald, ISBN 978-0-87720-597-5
This offering meets for a total of 4 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Gilmour
GILMOUR, ANNIE–B.A. plus 30, French and Spanish, University of Delaware. Studied Italian at West Chester University and the Puccini Institute in Viareggio, Italy. Retired secondary school teacher. Taught French and Spanish for 30 years and Italian for 15 years. Other interests include opera, reading, traveling and foreign films.