OLLI online Fall 2021 Serving adults 50+ throughout Delaware and the region ADAPT. GROW. THRIVE. OLLI.UDEL.EDU/online CONTENTS Join us for fun and learning The Arts........................................................1 th is fall at UD OLLI Online! Art History & Welcome to the University of Delaware Appreciation ..........................................1 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fine Arts......................................................1 online program, UD OLLI Online. Fueled by a dynamic community Performing Arts of lifelong learners, our Appreciation..........................................4 cooperative program seeks to enrich the lives and expand the Performing Arts knowledge of our members Participation ..........................................6 aged 50 and better. General Studies ..................................7 Through interactive, live-online Culture ......................................................10 classes, lectures and activities we offer the opportunity to connect to new Geneaology ..........................................9 topics and friends and foster the learning that you may have put off in your earlier years. Whether it’s exploring the history History........................................................12 of ancient civilizations, learning a new language, participating in thoughtful and respectful discussions or improving your poetry writing, we know you International Studies ....................18 will find topics to interest you. Literature ................................................16 We are excited and pleased at how OLLI members adapted and excelled Philosophy and Religion ............19 at online learning. “I am amazed at how much I’m enjoying the virtual interaction,” commented one UD OLLI Online participant. “We’re navigating Information Technology..........23 new territory together and learning in the comfort of our own homes.” Writing......................................................21 As the largest of 124 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) programs across all 50 states, we are proud to offer nearly 200 online classes in 5-week and Languages ..........................................26 11-week formats. Keeping true to our cooperative governance, all classes are taught by volunteers who bring their years of experience— and their Math and Sciences ................32 passion—to the topics they teach. Jump into an area you know well or try something completely new! Life Sciences ......................................32 Thank you for joining us this fall at UD OLLI Online! Health and Wellness....................34 Jennifer Merrill, MBA, Ph.D., UD OLLI Online Physical Sciences and Math 36 Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law ................37 Community Service ....................40 Follow OLLI throughout Delaware on social media Extracurricular at facebook.com/OLLIWilmington and Activities ................................................40 facebook.com/OLLIKentSussex Instructors....................................43-60 UD OLLI Online, Fall 2021 COURSE SCHEDULE BY DAY FALL 2021 UD OLLI ONLINE COURSES Download and print a convenient “at-a-glance” schedule! olli.udel.edu FALL REGISTRATION— ARTS UD OLLI ONLINE ART HISTORY & APPRECIATION Fall 2021 membership and fees Registration for online classes takes place 100% online. A204 Sign up for UD OLLI Online membership, and then enroll TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN ART in as many online classes as you wish at the per-class rates listed here. A few classes may have different fees WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON noted in the course description. Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 • OLLI Online Fall 2021 membership — $100 Instructor: Art McLaughlin • Online 11-week class — $50/class Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $ • Online 5-week class — $25/class 25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Registration takes place August 3–16 via a computer- video—any screen based lottery process. (Registration is not first-come, Course format: Lecture first served.) This course will cover primarily painting but also some sculpture and architecture by American artists approximately About online learning at OLLI 1900-1970 in PowerPoint presentations with commentary by instructor. UD OLLI Online classes are offered through the Zoom videoconferencing platform and are taught by experienced OLLI instructors. FINE ARTS • Check technology requirements before registering. You will need a reliable internet connection and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, preferably with B201 camera and microphone. Visit Zoom.com to review ABSTRACT ART WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE *** system requirements. Refunds will not be issued for TUESDAY 9 A.M. – NOON personal technology malfunctions. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Take advantage of free Zoom training provided by • Instructors: Eric Sallee, Jag Deshpande the OLLI team! Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • Plan a realistic class schedule. Online classes require • significant attention and energy, so we recommend Class limit: 33 • Price for course: $50 avoiding too many consecutive classes on your schedule. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—any screen For details on how to register, benefits of membership Course format: Discussion, Lecture and more, visit us online! Prerequisite: Prior painting, drawing or art-making experience olli.udel.edu/online The class format revolves around biweekly assignments on themes such as still life, landscape, movement etc. A presentation with slide show illustrates examples from famous and less-known artists that students can use as inspiration for their work. The following week, work by individual students CATALOG UPDATED 8/2/2021 is presented and discussed, which can be highly 1 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • UD OLLI Online, Fall 2021 participatory. Students are provided with positive comments B210 and suggestions by their peers to improve upon their work. BEGINNER DRAWING The methods used for the successful continuance of our WITH CCARTS * class online during the spring term will be augmented by the use of Zoom for the presentation and discussion components. WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 B203 Instructor: Stephanie Przybylek ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY ** Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $75 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Instructor: Michael Rudolph video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online physical movement) Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and If you can make a mark, you can draw! This intro-level class video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size explores drawing through fun and engaging content. Using Course format: Discussion, Lecture global methods and materials, learn about diverse drawing styles and work with a variety of media, including graphite Prerequisite: A DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera with the pencil, pen and ink and gel pens. Learn about the latest new option to control settings is required for this class. materials being developed, and try your hand at Participants are expected to know how to use their camera representational and abstract techniques. and to have significant photography experience. This class is intended to bring together experienced B211 photographers to learn advanced techniques from each other BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR WITH through interactive discussions. The instructor’s goal is to act as THE ART STUDIO * a discussion moderator to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between class participants. Class participants WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON are assumed to be experienced in capturing and editing Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 photographs and be willing and able to share their knowledge Instructors: Karen Berstler, Nicole Sexton in a structured way. The instructor will solicit topics from class Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online participants, organize classes and moderate the discussion. Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $35 Participants will be encouraged to try the techniques discussed Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and and to share their work the following week. video—any screen Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) B206 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY-YOUR CAMERA ** Students will learn a variety of watercolor techniques and how to apply them to a painting. Techniques include TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. washes, wet-on-wet brushwork, dry brushwork, glazing and Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 color mixing. Participants practice these techniques during Instructor: Michael Rudolph each class and then complete a small example of each one. Then students will take what they have learned to create a Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • complete painting. A supply list will be provided for students Class limit: 25 Price for course: $50 • to purchase before the beginning of class. Class is offered in Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen partnership with The Art Studio, the arts education center of Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ New Castle County’s Department of Community Services. physical