OLLI101199 - French Immersion [Hybrid at TUCC]
Course Description
French Immersion
Instructor: Lois Beck
Dates: Thursdays, Sep 28-Dec 7
No Class: Nov 23
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Hybrid at Center City (TUCC)
*Students who are admitted to this course are committing to the full 2023-2024 year.
The first four weeks, the class will meet in-person at different Center City venues (venues to be announced well in advance), to discuss not only current French news but also the influence of the French on the American Revolution as well as on the architecture and cuisine of the city. Whenever possible a knowledgeable French native will be present to engage the group. The second 6 weeks, we will hold a hybrid class at OLLI Center City and online and discuss important news events occurring in France and throughout the Francophone world, culled from online French newspapers, videos and podcasts. The acquisition of modern vocabulary is stressed throughout the course. Grammar and advanced syntax points will be kept to a minimum.
Pre-requisite: Ability to speak and understand conversational French.
Maximum online registrants: 10
Maximum in-person registrants: 10
Instructor’s Bio:
Lois Beck, MA in French Language and Literature from Boston University. Lois’ postgraduate work includes courses at McGill University in Montreal, the Sorbonne in Paris, and the University of Salamanca in Spain. She has taught French and Spanish at the Julia R. Masterman School and at the Philadelphia High School for Girls, as well as teaching privately and giving tours of historic Philadelphia in French.
Notes
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