Language Classes, 11/09

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Hello.

Classics students: We are going to continue our work in the text, "Elementary Greek," with a review of lessons four and five, which discuss the first and second declensions of nouns. Do the exercises at the end of the chapters and hand them in as homework on Monday.

Languages of Asia: On Monday, we discussed the three writing styles used in Japanese. Today, we will focus in on the first I wish you to learn -- katakana, which is used for onomatopeia, technical terms, and -- of interest to you -- words from foreign languages.

I am passing out a worksheet showing each katakana. For homework, I would like each of you to copy out each symbol and write your name at the top. Remember that in Japanese, each consonant is followed by a vowel. For example, my name would be written with the characters for da-ri-mu.

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Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Do you wear jewelry? A watch, a ring -- anything with personal significance.

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker looks down at herself, running through her jewelry collection in her mind, then pauses. "There's a big silver ring I have... I've never worn it, it's too big for my ring finger, I'd have to wear it on my index. It was my grandmother's, very unique. That would work, I suppose?"

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

That will do.

Wear it. Think about it as a part of you, and you as a part of your dreams. If you wish, I could take a look at it during class tomorrow.

The ring should carry over into the dreams themselves, which would give you the control you seek.

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, I'll bring it." Parker sighs, relieved there is something she can do. "I appreciate your help with this. It feels... important."

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I can help.

I will see you tomorrow?

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I'll stop by after class." Parker rises to her feet, looking a little more in control. "Have a good evening, Dream."