A Brief History of Constructed Languages
Jacob Schwartz
Mon Jan 8, 07-08:00pm, 1-246
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn about the history of universal and constructed languages, from their beginnings in the writings of philosophers to actual language projects in the last century, including a brief survey of internet resources for the constructed language hobbyist.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/www/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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Esperanto I: Intensive Course for Beginners
Jacob Schwartz
Mon-Thu, Jan 8-11, 16-18, 08-09:30pm, 1-246
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
The MIT Esperanto course, first taught in 1909, is here again for its 91st anniversary. Esperanto is a simple yet expressive language designed to be a second language for the world. Participants will learn sufficient grammar and vocabulary to speak and write in the language and to form such useful sentences as "My hovercraft is full of eels" (Mia kusenveturilo estas plena de angiloj). We will also cover the history of Esperanto and its contemporary culture. Students who enjoy this class are encouraged to take Esperanto II in the second half of IAP.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/www/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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Esperanto II
Jacob Schwartz
Mon-Thu, Jan 22-25, 29-1, 08-09:30pm, 1-246
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This course will continue where Esperanto I left off. Participants with full knowledge of Esperanto grammar and a small working vocabulary will expand and sharpen their vocabularies through readings and in-class conversation and exercises. Participants will also increase their writing and speaking proficiency through practice. After completing Esperanto II, the Universal Esperanto Association's mid-level fluency test should be a piece of cake.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/www/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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Hindi For Beginners and Travellers
Samudra Vijay , Mahesh Kumar
Mon-Tue, Thu, Jan 8-9, 11, 16, 18, 22-23, 25, 29-30, 1, 05-06:00pm, 66-160
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 02-Jan-2001
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Fee: 10.00 for The non-refundable registration fee is to defray the cost of
Hindi for beginners and travellers - This is a fun-filled class, which not only helps you know the basics of the Hindi language, but also introduces you to the culture of India. Audio Visual Aids will be used to enhance the learning experience. Attendees are asked to attend all of the classes!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sangam/www/
Contact: Samudra Vijay, 54-1415, x3-3639, samudra@mit.edu
Sponsor: SANGAM
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Italy: The Rest of the Iceberg
Stefano Falconi
Thu Jan 11, 18, 10am-12:00pm, 56-167
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Taught by an Italian who has lived in the US for the past 15 years, this class seeks to prepare potential visitors for the reality of modern Italy. We will stress the many differences and few similarities between the American and Italian culture, debunk most myths and stereotypes about both cultures (and confirm a few that are true). Students will read excerpts from two fascinating "parallel" books: one written by an Italian who spent a year in Washington DC, the other by an American who went to live in a Northern Italian city; browse fascinating Italian web sites voicing opinions on everything and certainties on nothing (and sometimes giving you the dirt on US events that you don’t get from CNN); learn many recipes for success and at least one for culinary delight; sample films and video and take one video home to keep. Please signup on FL&L Website or via e-mail.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Pamela Lynne Grimes, 14N-305, x3-9776, pamelag@mit.edu
Sponsor: Foreign Languages/Literatures
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Learning Arabic
Sawsan M Sharari
Mon Jan 8, Mon Jan 22, 29, 01-02:00pm, 24-121
Signup by: 31-Dec-2000
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Learn the basics of conversational language. Everyone is welcome to this fun series. No previous knowldge of Arabic necessary, but regular attendance is required.
Contact: Sawsan M Sharari, 12-170, 258-9155, ssharari@mit.edu
Sponsor: Sawsan Sharari, 12-170, 617 258-9155, ssharari@mit.edu
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Marathon for Hebrew Reading Literacy In Eight Hours
Hasia Richman
Wed Jan 31, Thu Feb 1, 04-08:00pm, Hillel Center, W-11, payment due Jan 19
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2001
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: No prior Hebrew necessary
Fee: 25.00 for Materials
Be part of an eight hour adult Hebrew reading marathon. You will learn the aleph-bet of Hebrew, become familiar with 300 words for Jewish living, and develop a love and appreciation for Hebrew. No background required. Sign up by January 10.
Contact: Karen Ross, ksross@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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