A Brief History of Constructed Languages
Jacob Schwartz
Mon Jan 12, 07-08:00pm, Room 2-146
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 Conversation Group
Erin Piateski
Tue Jan 20, Thu Jan 22, Mon Jan 26, Wed Jan 28, Fri Jan 30, 12-01:00pm, W20 Coffeehouse
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This is an informal discussion group, in which the participants practice conversational Esperanto. It is intended for students who have learned the basics of Esperanto grammar, but have not had much (or any!) experience with practicing their skills in a conversational setting. Participants will practice conversational skills for a variety of settings and topics.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Erin Piateski, (617) 452-4454, piateski@mit.edu
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Esperanto Literature Seminar
Jacob Schwartz
Sat Jan 10, Sat Jan 24, 31, 03-05:00pm, TBD
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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Esperanto for Beginners
Jacob Schwartz, Erin Piateski
Mon-Thu, Jan 5-8, 12-15, 06-07:00pm, Room 2-146
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Esperanto is a simple yet expressive language that is spoken by millions of people in over 120 countries who are interested in communicating with others, regardless of their native languages. Esperanto is easy to learn and use, and in this fun introductory course you'll quickly learn sufficient grammar and vocabulary to begin using the language outside of class. We'll also look at contemporary culture of Esperanto, showing how some 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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Toki Pona: Fun and Cute
Jacob Schwartz
Tue Jan 20, 07-08:00pm, Room 2-146
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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