Latin

The written Latin language changed minimally from the time it was used in Antiquity to the time it was used in the Medieval Era due to it not being spoken frequently in everyday situations. Instead of learning Latin by hearing others speak it, just as one learned Old English or French during this time, one needed to have a connection with the Church in order to be taught the language, or they needed to hear others speak it. The Latin taught by the Church was undeviating throughout Europe, and as

The Latin language was originally spoken in small groups along the Tiber River, but spread with the increase of Roman political power. It first spread throughout Italy and most of western and southern Europe, along with central and western Mediterranean coastal regions of Africa. Today’s romance languages developed from spoken Latin of various parts of the Roman Empire. From the middle ages to comparatively recent times, Latin was the most common used language in the West for scholarly and literary

people of those lands. Since many of the roman soldiers came from different areas of the Empire, the Latin language became intertwined with their native language (cite). Latin grew into many forms throughout the Empire. The written and spoken Classical Latin would remain only for the well-educated, used for religious or professional matters. The most spoken form became known as Vulgar Latin. Vulgar Latin was spoken mostly by the common people in different countries and in different ways. Due to the

languages came from. It all began with Vulgar Latin, a branch of Classical Latin, which was spread throughout the Roman Empire by the conquest of soldiers and the movement of colonists (“Romance Languages”). The most commonly accepted reasoning for these languages existence is that different regions of the Roman Empire slowly created their own form of dialect of Classical Latin, which eventually became the five Romance languages (Ledgeway). Although Vulgar Latin may be dead, it will be spoken everyday

I'm honored to be selected as the person to choose a speech to honor social justice advocates. I believe that the article entitled “The Myth of the Latin Women: I Just met a girl named Maria” by Judith Cofer, is the best candidate for this speech. In this article, Ortiz claims that she was one of the fortunate ones because of her education and proficiency in the English language, compared to her “ Compañeras” that never even had the opportunity to get an education. Regardless of her opportunities

The Importance of Latin in the Curriculum My memories of Latin in high school are less than fond. I remember slouching in my chair, staring blankly at my desk as I tried to remember the form of the word agricola (farmer) in the ablative plural. Much of the class consisted of mundane activities like this. We translated endless Bible passages from Latin, translated what seemed like the entire body of Greek mythological literature, and read hundreds of lines from The Aneid, The Odyssey, and

separation of powers, and equality. These philosophers inspired revolution, or uprising against a mother country, in the United States, France, and eventually Latin America. The main influences on the Latin American rebellions were the Enlightenment ideas of of equality, self rule, and freedom. During the colonization of Latin America, a majority of Americanos faced discrimination and unjust social hierarchies. At the top were the peninsulares, composed of the richest citizens, bureaucrats

in regions where whole families are begging on the street. This rings true in Latin America and it is extremely frustrating to see social inequality this extreme. This essay will examine how much poverty exists in Latin America, why the amount of poverty is so disproportionate and what can possibly be done to alleviate the amount of poverty in these countries. According to Lopez (2000), the poverty level in Latin America is far worse in rural areas like Mexico and the Andean countries. Government

The Americas, now known as Latin America, has gone through many changes in its history, from being conquered by Spain and Portugal, to the people fighting for its independence and finally, making a living as newly independent countries. From the years 1850 to the end of the 19th century, each region had influences, specifically those that dealt with the after effects colonial rule had on the land. Nations that made up Latin America began modifying different portions in their government in attempts

the United States, the dividing factors between both parties in Latin America differed throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Due to the importance of the Catholic Church in early Latin American history, identifying as liberal or conservative at first depended on supporting the Church. The meaning of the terms further developed during the Rondon Commission and the era of neoliberalism. Liberalism and conservatism in Latin America were not always understood in a contemporary political context