Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

GERMAN SEMINAR (O212)

O – Languages

Prerequisite: Ability to speak and read German at the intermediate to advanced level. This intermediate/advanced course is conducted entirely in German and is designed to encourage a lively exchange based on a broad range of topics. A rich variety of sources assures that students have accurate models of German as it is actually spoken for different purposes. Authentic readings, recordings, songs and games provide an immersive experience.

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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