A Brief History of Constructed Languages
Jacob Schwartz
Mon Jan 8, 06:30-07:30pm, 2-143
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
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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Esperanto for Beginners
Leonid Chindelevitch, Jacob Schwartz, Eric Eisner
Mon-Fri, Jan 9-12, 15-19, 06-07:30pm, 2-143
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: Leonid Chindelevitch, spe-ak@mit.edu
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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Esperanto for Beginners II
Leonid Chindelevitch, Jacob Schwartz, Eric Eisner
Mon-Fri, Jan 23-26, 29-2, 06-07:30pm, 2-143
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This is your second chance to attend the same beginner Esperanto class offered in the first two weeks of IAP. If you attended the first course, then you can also continue where you left off here.
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.
Contact: Leonid Chindelevitch, spe-ak@mit.edu
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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Hebrew Reading Marathon
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Mon Jan 29, Tue Jan 30, 04-08:00pm, W11 - Small Dining
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 22-Jan-2007
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 25.00 for Books and materials
If you or someone you know always wanted to learn Hebrew, this mini-course is for you. With little or no experience of Judaism or the Hebrew language, you will learn to decipher the Hebrew Alef-Bet and read a few basic words in just eight hours.
Ample snacks provided. Registration with a study partner recommended.
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, W11-040, x3-2982, rabbiben@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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Toki Pona: Fun and Cute
Jacob Schwartz
Mon Jan 22, 06:30-07:30pm, 2-143
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
Sponsor: Societo por Esperanto
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