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GERMAN HISTORY AUF DEUTSCH 4 (O328)

O – Languages

Prerequisite: Some prior exposure to the German language. In this class, 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 are welcome, from beginner to native speaker. This semester focuses on the birth of modern Germany and covers the years 1850 to 1930. Topics include Otto von Bismarck, Mad King Ludwig, Kaiser Wilhelm I and II, Rosa Luxemburg, Gustav Stresemann, the Second Reich, WWI and the Weimar Republic.

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. (O208, O212, O229, O291, O301)

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