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O – Languages
Online | February 3, 2026-April 21, 2026
Tuesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
This class description has added textbook information since catalog publication.
This is a course for people who have not studied Italian before, and where participants develop comfort in speaking, listening and reading basic Italian. Whatever class members’ interest in Italian — travel, music, literature, the joy of leaning a beautiful language — this course strives to respond to that interest. Songs and arias, short poems, prose passages, brief reports and video/audio excerpts are used to illustrate and practice many of the concepts and skills covered.
Required text: Italian Made Simple, Cristina Mazzoni, ISBN 978-0767915397 (paperback) or 978-0307434326 (Kindle edition).
This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Winifred Hayek
HAYEK, WINIFRED — B.A., English and history, University of Delaware; M.A., English, University of Maine. Retired English teacher, theatre director, college administrator and speechwriter/writer/editor. Interested in writing, literature, languages, dance, music and spirituality. (O331)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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