A Brief History of Constructed Languages
Jacob Schwartz
Mon Jan 6, 07-08:00pm, Room 1-134
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/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, (617) 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
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Esperanto I: Immersion Course for Beginners
Jacob Schwartz
Mon-Fri, Jan 13, 21-24, 27-31, 07-08:30pm, Room 1-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Esperanto is a simple yet expressive language that was invented to be a second language for communication among people of different native languages. This course will be conducted almost exclusively in Esperanto, in a fun and conversational atmosphere. Participants will learn sufficient grammar and vocabulary to begin using the language outside of class. We will also cover some of the contemporary culture of Esperanto with examples of how young people are using it today around the world.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, (617) 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
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Esperanto Literature Seminar
Jacob Schwartz, Liz Raible
Sun Jan 12, 19, 26, 02-04:00pm, Room 2-132
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Reading ability in Esperanto
This is an informal seminar for improving spoken and written Esperanto skills while reading original and translated literature from around the world. Participants will read short works or selections and will meet to present and discuss the readings.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, (617) 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
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Toki Pona: Fun and Cute
Jacob Schwartz
Tue Jan 7, 07-08:00pm, Room 1-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Toki Pona is a "maximally minimal" language. It was constructed with only 120 words and with only the simplest to pronounce sounds. Toki Pona tries to follow the Taoist philosophy that "simple is good." In order to lead a simple life, one needs a simple language; or perhaps a simple language will lead to a simpler life. Whether you accept the philosophy or not, Toki Pona is fun to speak.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, (617) 718-9814, quark@mit.edu
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