Should you stop speaking Spanish at home, for example, to help them learn English more easily? Dr. Luciane Maimone, assistant professor of modern and classical languages, says no. “Being an immigrant myself, I can relate to the powerful connection between language, culture and one’s sense of self,” Maimone said. “Maintaining children’s home languages is key to their … [Read more...] about Celebrating multilingualism
“The Athenians had quite a list of statutes written down on everything from business deals to prosecuting a killer. The really interesting thing is these rules sort of shaped the rules of rhetoric or the art of argument – the way you persuade people to take your side in a case,” Carawan said. While the inscribed laws list the do’s and don’ts of Greek society, Carawan focuses … [Read more...] about Ancient Greece leaves legacy of drama, democracy and argument