IAP 99 For-Credit Subjects

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Literature

21L.999 Special Topics in Literature Intensive Latin (and some Greek) for Beginners Claudia von Canon Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Jan 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 09-10:30am, 66-148 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Listeners allowed, space permitting Prereq: Two subjects in Literature Ignore 2-class pre-requisite! Come one, come all! Level: U 4 units Standard A - F Grading Open to qualified students who wish to pursue special studies or projects with members of the Literature faculty. Before registering for this subject, students must secure the approval of the Literature faculty chairman. HASS credit for Special Topics subjects awarded only by individual petitions to the Committee on Curricula. Normal maximum is 6 units; to count toward HASS Requirement, 9 units are required. Exceptional 9-unit projects occasionally approved. Don't worry if you missed the first days - we're open! Everyone is welcome. This is a seminar for those who have had no background in classic languages but wish they had. Prospective scientists (Latin word), computer engineers (Latin words), programmers (Greek word), etc., make acquaintance with the classic languages (especially Latin) as the spiritual idioms of occidental civilization. Learn the exact meaning of many technical terms. Enjoy grammar, syntax, and etymology. We will also sing and read poetry in Latin. You'll become addicted (Latin word)! Contact Briony Keith, 14N-407, x3-3581, lit@mit.edu. Contact: Briony Keith, 14N-407, x3-3581, lit@mit.edu

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