Press Release

Language Courses Offered at Oglethorpe

ATLANTA – Oglethorpe University is pleased to offer non-credit language courses in Hebrew, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. Participation in these courses is open to the general public; enrollment in an Oglethorpe degree program is not required. Each class is limited to 25 students, so register early!

Conversational Hebrew I will be available February 2 through March 27 on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Unlike Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew is used in daily conversations and contemporary literature. You will learn how to introduce yourself and others; how to shop in supermarkets and malls; how to order food and how not to get lost. You will also learn how to read and write. The class will listen to short dialogues, enjoy singing and learn some aspects of Israeli culture.

Italian Language and Culture I will be available February 4 through March 24 on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and February 6 through March 26 on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Designed for beginners, the Italian-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 Italian.

Italian Language and Culture II is available February 4 through March 24 on Mondays from 8:05 until 9:35 p.m. Continue to learn Italian in a variety of social situations with others who wish to practice. This class develops skills needed by travelers and others who want to explore the richness of the Italian language and culture.

Speaking Spanish I will be held February 5 through March 25 on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and February 6 through March 26 on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Compressed Spanish I will be held February 6 through February 28 on Mondays and Thursday from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Want to communicate with Hispanic colleagues? In law enforcement, healthcare, hospitality, construction or landscaping? This course is for you and your employees. The conversational approach has you speaking Spanish from day one. It’s practical, fun and effective. The class will cover grammatical notes and touch on cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries, including business etiquette.

Speaking Spanish II will be held February 6 through March 26 on Wednesdays from 8:05 until 9:35 p.m. Compressed Spanish II will be held March 3 through March 27 on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. A continuation of Spanish I, with emphasis on grammar, sentence structure, commands and the simple past tense. Course includes Spanish conversation in each class.

Speaking Spanish III will be held February 7 through March 27 on Thursdays from 8:05 until 9:35 p.m. Fine-tune your Spanish speaking skills and conversational style. Course conducted mostly in Spanish; come prepared to speak. While we emphasize vocabulary building and sentence structure, the main purpose is to build confidence in speaking.

Intermediate Swedish will be held January 22 through April 15 on Tuesdays from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. For those with a basic knowledge of the language, this course will include both conversation and grammar. It is part of a continuing series of courses and will include initial review of previous material.

Advanced Swedish will be held on Thursdays from January 24 through April 24 from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m This course is conducted in Swedish and involves discussion of selected texts, vocabulary development and review of important points of grammar.

To register, fill out the application form available at www.oglethorpe.edu (keyword: noncredit) or register at your first class. Tuition ($150-$200) must be paid at the time of registration; all major credit cards are accepted. Call 404-364-8315 or visit the Oglethorpe Registrar’s Office in Lupton Hall if you have any questions or to register. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.