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
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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
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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
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