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Oglethorpe University is pleased to offer a variety of non-credit language classes. Participation in these courses is open to the general public; enrollment in an Oglethorpe degree program is not required. Each class is limited; advance registration is encouraged.
How to Register
Download an application form by clicking "Application" at left. To register for a class, please return the completed application form (1) by regular mail to the address given on the application with check enclosed for tuition, or (2) by fax with credit card payment information included where indicated on the bottom of the application (all major credit cards are accepted).
Who to Contact for More Information
If you have any questions about the non-credit language program or the application process, please contact
Mrs. Rose Cunningham at 404-634-8016.
Classes Offered FALL 2010
Non-credit language classes begin SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. Class offerings include: French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Swedish. See below for course descriptions and meeting details.
FRENCH ------
SPEAKING FRENCH I and II
Taught by Marie Helene Sneed, a native of France and French culinary chef who has taught French at the Alliance Francaise and at a Montessori School. Taught in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, this class provides an excellent basis for further study in French. No prerequisites.
- 8 classes, held Thursday evenings, 6:30-8 pm for FRENCH I and 8:05-9:35 pm for FRENCH II, beginning September 16, $150
GREEK ------
GREEK I
Taught by Georgia Kasidakis, fluent in Greek, Latin American translator, native of Greece. This course will be a conversational approach to Greek language. Designed for beginners, our Greek-for-travel courses can help you become more confident in your upcoming journey. Practice asking for directions, ordering food and making purchases. Taught in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, this class provides an excellent basis for further study in Greek. No prerequisites.
- 8 classes, held Monday evenings, 8-9:30 p.m. beginning September 13, $150
HEBREW
BIBLICAL HEBREW
Taught by Hana Lapidot, who has taught Hebrew in Israel for 24 years.
The purpose of this course is to help the student acquire a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew in order to read prose texts. Biblical Hebrew is the ancient Semitic language in which the Torah (the Old Testament) was written. Other texts written in ancient Hebrew are found in several hundred inscriptions, letters, and administrative documents discovered by archaeologists as well as in the Dead Sea scrolls. Biblical Hebrew was used in ancient Israel from about 1000 B.C.E. to roughly the destruction of the second Jewish temple in 70 C.E. No prior work or knowledge in Hebrew is required for this course.
- 8 classes, held Tuesday evenings, 8:05-9:35 p.m. beginning September 14, $150
CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW I
Taught by Hana Lapidot, who has taught Hebrew in Israel for 24 years. Unlike Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew is used in daily conversations and contemporary literature. Our course emphasizes conversational Hebrew only. We will learn how to introduce ourselves and others; how to shop in supermarkets and malls; how to order food and how not to get lost. We will also learn how to read and write (from right to left). We will listen to short dialogues/ conversations, enjoy singing and learn some aspects of Israeli culture. Material will be handed out in class.
- 8 classes, held Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning September 14, $150
ITALIAN ---- ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I and II
Taught by Vicenzo Di Pietro, experienced teacher of Italian business linguistics who also organizes trips to Italy for his students. Designed for beginners, our Italian-for-travel course can help you become more confident in your upcoming journey. Practice asking for directions, ordering food and making purchases. The class also develops cultural fluency by giving you the skills necessary for successful cultural exchanges. Taught in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, this class provides an excellent basis for further study in Italian. No prerequisites.
- 8 classes, held Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8 pm for ITALIAN I and 8:05-9:35 pm for ITALIAN II, beginning September 14, $150
JAPANESE ---- SPEAKING JAPANESE
Taught in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, this class provides an excellent basis for further study in Japanese. No prerequisites.
- 8 classes, held Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8 pm beginning September 15, $150
MANDARIN CHINESE ---- MANDARIN CHINESE I
Taught by Jean Chang Lee, who holds a Master of Education degree and is the Administrative Assistant of the Chinese Culture Center. This course will be a conversational approach to Mandarin Chinese. The book to be used is Chinese in Ten Minutes a Day by Christine Kershuel, which can be purchased at Borders or Barnes and Noble.
- 8 classes, held Monday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m. beginning September 13, $150
SPANISH ---- SPEAKING SPANISH I and II
Spanish I will be taught by Rosita Cunningham, certified Spanish teacher and former Consul of Costa Rica. Spanish II, a continuation of Spanish I, will be taught by Betty Pareja, a certified Spanish teacher from Bolivia. Want to communicate with Hispanic colleagues? In law enforcement, healthcare, hospitality, construction or landscaping? Work in Latin America? Or perhaps you would like to travel to Spanish speaking countries? This course is for you and your employees. Our conversational approach has you speaking Spanish from day one. It’s practical, fun and effective. We’ll cover grammatical notes and touch on cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries, including business etiquette. A workbook and CD will be available from the instructor at the first class ($25, cash or check). No prerequisites.
- 8 classes, held Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8 pm for Spanish I and 8-9:30 pm for Spanish II,
beginning September 15, $150
SWEDISH ---- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SWEDISH
Taught by Dr. Jay Lutz, Professor of Foreign Language.
- 12 weeks, classes held Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm,
beginning September 14, $200
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