Languages, 12/05

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Dream is dressed in jeans and a t-shirt today, and he could pass for a slightly autocratic lead singer of any 80's band with Goth tendencies. He leans on his desk, clearly at ease.

"Hello.

All Classes: Instead of a final exam, I would like each of you to complete an end-of-term project. You will be expected to write a 200-word paper on any aspect of the languages we have studied or the cultures that gave rise to them. For example, you might discuss the way Hebrew and Greek are used in religious texts, or Chinese cuisine, or Japanese haiku poetry. Present your paper and at least one relevant visual aid in class on December 19 or 21. Pick a presentation date and topic before class on Wednesday. This counts for 25 percent of your grade, so I would advise you to put thought into your topic and the project.

If you do not understand the assignment, come see me in my office. I am also handing out fresh copies of the syllabus to remind you what we have covered in-class.

Classics: We have completed our study of verb conjugation in ancient Greek for now. Let me know if you still have questions. Today, we will move on to personal pronouns and the verb "to be." [Dream lectures on this topic. He realized that he was going a little fast for the class on Wednesday, so he's making a real effort to explain things slowly and clearly.]

Languages of Asia: We are going to learn some Japanese vocabulary for emergencies. I sincerely hope you never need to know that, for example, "Tasukete! Goutou!" is "Help! Thief!", but should you, it is better that you be forearmed."

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Re: Classics, 12/05

[janet_fraiser]

Janet signs in and starts taking notes. She's concentrating hard today, though she's a little tired from having woken up early and run across town and campus to make it to class on time.

Re: Classics, 12/05

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam slid into her seat just before class started and began dutifully taking notes. She couldn't help being distracted--she'd woken up early this morning by a dream, but not the bad kind.

Now she just hoped she could face Jack without blushing.

Re: Classics, 12/05

[janet_fraiser]

Janet raised an eyebrow and looked at Sam. "You feeling okay?" she whispered. "You're a little flushed."

Re: Classics, 12/05

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam nodded and took a sip of coffee. "I'm fine. Must just be the cold weather."

Re: Classics, 12/05

[janet_fraiser]

"I think they turned on the heat a while ago," said Janet.

Re: Classics, 12/05

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Oh, did they? I didn't notice." She faked a shiver and pulled her sweater tighter around her.

Re: Classics, 12/05

[janet_fraiser]

"It's really warm in here, Sam." Janet held out a hand to feel Sam's forehead for a fever. "You're chilled?"

Re: Classics, 12/05

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

For one of the first times ever, Sam silently cursed the fact that her best friend was one of the most talented physicians in the world. "Not right now. I think I'm getting better."

Re: Classics, 12/05

[janet_fraiser]

"You were just shivering," said Janet. "And you're awfully warm. Are you congested? Aching, maybe?"

Re: Classics, 12/05

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Janet," Sam glared slightly, "I'm fine."