O30 SPANISH: ADVANCED CONVERSATION** Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, Ross Wilcox Prerequisite: Previous experience speaking Spanish and a desire to improve vocabulary. Class for Spanish speakers who want to practice and improve their vocabulary. Using short stories and other reading materials, discussion includes cultural context, vocabulary and grammatical aspects. ADLV
O31
SPANISH: BEGINNING CONVERSATIONS**
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, Ross Wilcox Prerequisite: Two semesters of Spanish or equivalent. This interactive program is designed as a companion course for students in third-semester beginning Spanish. Join us for a lively session of basic Spanish conversation, using games, rhymes, music and movement to reinforce learning in a fun and friendly environment. Limited to 30 students. AD
O32 SPANISH: BEGINNING CONVERSATIONS** Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, Ross Wilcox Prerequisite: Two semesters of Spanish or equivalent. Same as O31 except for time. Limited to 30 students. AD
O33 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!* Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Sydney Jiménez This course is designed to enhance pronunciation, vocabulary and cultural fluency. In each class, one or two popular Spanish language 36
songs are introduced with explanation of lyrics, exercises based on salient grammatical structures and finally, listening with participation. Limited to 30 students. AV
Life Sciences
O34 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!*
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Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Sydney Jiménez Same as O33 except for time. Limited to 30 students. AV
O35 SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE* Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Jeanne Hanson Prerequisite: Four semesters of Spanish at OLLI or equivalent. This is an intermediate Spanish course for students with at least four semesters of Spanish at OLLI or the equivalent. Intermediate vocabulary and grammar in the textbook as well as supplemental materials, including stories and songs, are covered. Required text: Situaciones: Spanish for Mastery 3 by Valette, Valette and Carrera-Hanley ISBN: 0669-31365-3. A
O36 SPANISH: READING AND CONVERSATION* Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, Ross Wilcox A continuing course for students having completed elementary Spanish or who know Spanish. The goal is to have students practice what they have been taught in previous Spanish courses. Grammar and pronunciation will be reviewed as needed. DL
BIRDING 101: INTRODUCTION TO BIRD WATCHING*
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Lloyd Maier, Paul Beckman This course touches on why, when and where to bird. Topics include equipment, reference materials and internet support, ID techniques, listing and bird songs. Practical experience takes place with 8 a.m. bird walks on the OLLI grounds before class, and field trips. Delaware is a prime birding site— get to know it! Limited to 40 students. AL
P02
HOW NOT TO DIE*
Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Reid Kellogg, Linda Kellogg The history, science and practice of plant-based eating is presented. Current information from leading experts will be shared. The health benefits, skepticism and resistance to change are discussed. Easy and tasty recipes are demonstrated. DL
P03
MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH LECTURES*
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Tim Gibbs Weekly medical lectures by physicians, physical therapists, RNs, nurse practitioners, dentists and other medical ancillary specialists. They tell us about their specialty and update us on their work. Q&A and discussion are always interesting after the lecture. DL
Hours of outside preparation: * 0-1 ** 1-2 *** 2 or more Instructional mode: A=Active, D=Discussion, L=Lecture, V=Video Based