Modern Elvish - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Orcrist · 04-25-2004, 04:59 PM

I just thought of something. What if we could get people to start teaching Elvish in school? That would be great. Its not really a foreign language but its not English. What do you think?

Kransha · 04-25-2004, 05:19 PM

Actually, Elvish is taught in schools...Some schools...In England...By Eru, I wish I lived in England, but sadly I do not. I am doomed not to have sophisticated Elvish education.

In truth, I would not support the teaching of Elvish everywhere. I am informed that Elvish is taught in Trilogy classes and exclusive schools, but nowhere else. Teaching Elvish would be nice and all, but I think it's not a useful benefit to society as a whole. Even if it were merely an elective, I think it would be an elective that degenerates slightly from the format of education. If you're going to learn an un-used language, learn Latin, not Elvish, or Galic, or one of the fabulous lost tongues that actually exist.

I do, though, support and desire to learn about these fabled Trilogy Classes, since I think that the philosophy and literary genius (in my opinion, at least) deserve as much reverence as the other great authors of that day.

Mad Baggins · 04-25-2004, 07:20 PM

I have to agree with Kransha. Learning Elvish would be great, but I think that if many schools started offering it, it would be a waste because not that many teenagers are interested in learning different languages, much less one that isn't real. I think they should stick to exclusive schools and Trilogy Classes.

Orcrist · 04-25-2004, 08:34 PM

I guess you're right. Its easier to learn it if its not on your own,

Legolas · 04-25-2004, 08:47 PM

Unfortunately the vocabulary and syntax are far from complete, and the Prof.'s work was made up of largely undecided components (not to mention the limited usage

).

***Sharkû*** · 04-26-2004, 06:20 AM

So just like English

burrahobbit · 04-26-2004, 12:46 PM

Yeah, but with way less words.

HerenIstarion · 04-28-2004, 05:53 AM

What is 'fabled Trilogy Classes'? I have seen the term around the place, and would be glad to be enlightened on the subject.

Thanks

04-25-2004, 04:59 PM	#1
Orcrist Wight Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Mines of Moria Posts: 239	Modern Elvish I just thought of something. What if we could get people to start teaching Elvish in school? That would be great. Its not really a foreign language but its not English. What do you think? __________________ "A wedding! I love weddings! Drinks all around!" Jack Sparrow

04-25-2004, 05:19 PM	#2
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	Actually, Elvish is taught in schools...Some schools...In England...By Eru, I wish I lived in England, but sadly I do not. I am doomed not to have sophisticated Elvish education. In truth, I would not support the teaching of Elvish everywhere. I am informed that Elvish is taught in Trilogy classes and exclusive schools, but nowhere else. Teaching Elvish would be nice and all, but I think it's not a useful benefit to society as a whole. Even if it were merely an elective, I think it would be an elective that degenerates slightly from the format of education. If you're going to learn an un-used language, learn Latin, not Elvish, or Galic, or one of the fabulous lost tongues that actually exist. I do, though, support and desire to learn about these fabled Trilogy Classes, since I think that the philosophy and literary genius (in my opinion, at least) deserve as much reverence as the other great authors of that day. __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies

04-25-2004, 07:20 PM	#3
Mad Baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A place where after thunder golden showers come falling like a rain of flowers. Posts: 371	I have to agree with Kransha. Learning Elvish would be great, but I think that if many schools started offering it, it would be a waste because not that many teenagers are interested in learning different languages, much less one that isn't real. I think they should stick to exclusive schools and Trilogy Classes. __________________ I like buying snacks from a vending machine because food is better when it falls. Sometimes at the grocery, I'll drop a candy bar so that it will achieve its maximum flavor potential.

04-25-2004, 08:34 PM	#4
Orcrist Wight Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Mines of Moria Posts: 239	I guess you're right. Its easier to learn it if its not on your own, __________________ "A wedding! I love weddings! Drinks all around!" Jack Sparrow

04-25-2004, 08:47 PM	#5
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Unfortunately the vocabulary and syntax are far from complete, and the Prof.'s work was made up of largely undecided components (not to mention the limited usage ). __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

04-26-2004, 06:20 AM	#6
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	So just like English

04-26-2004, 12:46 PM	#7
burrahobbit Hidden Spirit Join Date: May 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,424	Yeah, but with way less words. __________________ What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?

04-28-2004, 05:53 AM	#8
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Off Topic What is 'fabled Trilogy Classes'? I have seen the term around the place, and would be glad to be enlightened on the subject. Thanks __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!