This course will continue work on past tense in the text, reading from Emil and Graded Reader, and work from Deutsche Welle. Conversation using present and past tense will also be stressed.

Some people just have to do things their own way. In this term, we’ll read about three “investigators” who work alone and just get it done – one way or another.

Lew Archer: The Moving Target by Ross Macdonald

Jack Reacher:  Killing Floor by Lee Child

Kinsey Millhone:  A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

Note: This class will meet January 8, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, and 19.  

The course will begin work on subjunctive and later conditional tenses, reading stories from German intermediate Reader and work from Deutsche Welle. Conversation using subjunctive as well as questions from Begegnungen B1 will also be employed. 

In this six-session study guide, we will explore an ideology known as "Christian Nationalism." We have encountered the term in the press, on social media platforms, and in casual conversations in the workplace, school, neighborhood, or church. “Christian Nationalism” is an ideology that threatens the Christian faith and our pluralistic democracy, and it thus needs to be addressed by all of us in the United States. In this study session, the goal is to help you discuss with those with whom you interact about the dangers of Christian nationalism.

Jean-Claude Gianadda is a French monk and singer/songwriter. He is very popular in France. His music is extremely light and inspiring. It is classed as pop in France, even though many of his songs are Christian in scope—but not all. This class is open to all regardless of expertise in French or even none. Each week the teacher will present the class with copies of the lyrics from 2 -3 songs, both in the original French as well as in English translation. After discussing the songs (in English) the class will then listen to or watch a video of the performance of each song.

Each week we'll paint a picture. Before class you'll receive a sketch, a reference photo, and a list of paint colors and equipment (brushes, masking fluid, etc.). In class we'll practice a new technique and then move on to painting the picture. Each week, expect something different; we'll mix it up and do loose paintings and realistic paintings. We'll also do serene and then stormy landscapes and add some people and/or animals along the way. Each painter is encouraged to make the painting their own by adding their own personality to each painting. 

Note: Class will meet January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Prerequisite -- Beginning Watercolor & Zoom Experience