Kannscht du Pennsylvaanisch Deitsch schwetze? Can you speak Pennsylvania Dutch? Spoken primarily in parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, the unique Germanic language called “Pennsylvania Dutch” is a combination of German dialect and modified English that reflects both the languages of America’s early settlers and the anglicized language of today. This introductory session will focus on the uniqueness of the German- and English-based forms of “Dutch” and related cultures. In addition to exploring such Dutchified expressions as “throw Papa down the stairs his slippers,” students will learn how to say a few basic expressions in Pennsylvania Dutch (German).  The former instructor of languages and linguistics at York College & Penn State York, grew up in Lancaster County where he was in contact with speakers of both the German and “Dutchy” English forms of this colorful dialect.