A Brief History of Constructed Languages
Jacob Schwartz
Wed Jan 18, 07:30-09:00pm, 4-265
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, spe-ak@mit.edu
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Esperanto for Beginners
Erin Piateski, Jacob Schwartz
Mon-Thu, Jan 23-26, 30-2, 07:30-08:30pm, 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 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: Erin Piateski, (617) 372-0099, piateski@mit.edu
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Toki Pona: Fun and Cute
Jacob Schwartz
Thu Jan 19, 07:30-09:00pm, 4-257
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, spe-ak@mit.edu
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