Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

FRENCH CONVERSATIONS: TALKING ABOUT FILMS (O333)

O – Languages

This intermediate level course will provide the language needed for discussing films. Participants will view two French films: one in class and the second outside of class. Previewing and post-viewing activities will be provided by the instructor to facilitate the discussions.

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This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Alice Cataldi, Larry Watkins, Susan Watkins

CATALDI, ALICE — Learned French as a first language at the Pensionnat Saint Joseph in Jaffa, Israel. In the U.S., she received a bachelor’s in English and French, master’s in French and pedagogy from the University of Connecticut, and postgraduate studies in linguistics at UD. The French government recognized her as a Chevalier (Knight) in the Academic Palms.

WATKINS, LARRY — Retired software design engineer with over 30 years of experience in the design of embedded computer systems. Since retirement, he has done volunteer work with Owls Head Transportation Museum, FIRST Robotics and Delaware HCA.

WATKINS, SUSAN — M.S., nursing, Rutgers University. Retired registered nurse with a wide range of interests including tai chi, history, music, literature and theatre. Loves to research new subjects and find innovative ways to present the material.

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