Temple University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Spring 2022 Course Guide
Temple University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is pleased to present its Spring 2022 online course guide. Browse to see all of the great, virtual offerings OLLI has coming up this spring. To enroll as a member of OLLI, visit noncredit.temple.edu/olli.
Temple University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is pleased to present its Spring 2022 online course guide. Browse to see all of the great, virtual offerings OLLI has coming up this spring. To enroll as a member of OLLI, visit noncredit.temple.edu/olli.
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TUESDAY COURSES (Continued)<br />
INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA<br />
Sugra Bibi<br />
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM‒2:00 PM<br />
Jan. 25‒Feb. 22 | Session 1<br />
This course will introduce the class to the history<br />
and culture of one of Asia’s most enduring and<br />
strategic regions, South Asia. Today comprised<br />
of the states of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan,<br />
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the region of South<br />
Asia is heir to a complex mosaic of history and<br />
culture akin to Western Europe in its size and<br />
scope. Integral to both medieval and modern<br />
world-wide political formations, South Asia<br />
continues to be a global ‘player’ and strategic<br />
region in the twenty-first century.<br />
Maximum registrants: 100<br />
GREAT HOUSES OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY<br />
Warren Williams<br />
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM‒2:30 PM<br />
Mar. 15‒Apr. 12 | Session 2<br />
The Delaware Valley has some of the greatest<br />
examples of domestic architecture in the United<br />
States. We’ll look at examples from around the<br />
region, with a special emphasis on homes that are<br />
currently open to the public.<br />
Maximum registrants: 500<br />
SPAIN, A VERITABLE MELTING POT!<br />
Alicia Romeu<br />
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM‒2:30 PM<br />
Jan. 25‒Feb. 22 | Session 1<br />
This course will be a brief history, from the pre-<br />
Roman period to the time of Columbus, of Spain<br />
and it’s culture. We will travel from Altamira<br />
to Alhambra and focus on the Paleolothic, the<br />
Medieval Moorish Muslims, the Iberians, Celts,<br />
Romans as well as other who gave this country an<br />
extraordinary rich and diverse cultural heritage.<br />
Maximum registrants: 100<br />
A DIFFERENT LOOK AT MODERN LITTLE-<br />
KNOWN LEADERS (PART 2)<br />
Michael Baron<br />
Tuesdays, 1:30 PM‒3:00 PM<br />
Mar. 15‒Apr. 12 | Session 2<br />
This course will examine the actions, or inactions,<br />
of lesser-known political and military leaders<br />
that influenced modern history. We will focus on<br />
the period between the 18th and 20th centuries.<br />
Our focus will include American Leaders and their<br />
allies and foes. Maximum registrants: 300<br />
BASIC ESSENTIALS TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR<br />
BOOK<br />
Vivienne Munn<br />
Tuesdays, 2:00 PM‒3:30 PM<br />
Jan. 25‒Feb. 22 | Session 1<br />
So…you want to publish your memoir, children’s<br />
book, or a fun fiction book. Join author Vivienne K.<br />
Munn, learn how to get started in self-publishing:<br />
from the basics of writing it down, to editing, to<br />
how to submit for Amazon publication. This fun<br />
and insightful hands-on workshop will focus<br />
on the essentials for publication and a short<br />
discussion on marketing your work.<br />
Maximum registrants: 45<br />
ADVANCED SPANISH<br />
Phyllis Bailey & Carmen Comella<br />
Tuesdays, 3:00 PM‒4:00 PM<br />
Jan. 25‒Apr. 12 | Full Semester<br />
This class is designed for advanced Spanish<br />
language speakers who want to practice and<br />
improve their speaking skills.<br />
Maximum registrants: 15<br />
10 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2022</strong> | OLLI at <strong>Temple</strong> | olli@temple.edu | (215) 204-1505
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