History of Slavonic languages

Wed May 30 19:43:32 UTC 2001

I don't think Dean Worth was being "harsh" at all.  Look at Genevra's
sarcastic attempt at a put-down: "It's a great pity that these professors do
not find it worth their while to write an interesting History of Slavonic
Languages."  "These professors" have worked hard to make interesting
histories and have considered such work "worth their while."  They have
succeeded.  Scholars who are interested in the history of Slavic Languages
will find the work of "these professors" exhilarating.  People who are not
interested  may prefer an adventure novel.

Rodney L. Patterson
State University of New York, Albany

>From: Michael Younger <michael.younger2 at BAESYSTEMS.COM>
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>Subject: Re: History of Slavonic languages
>Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 09:59:32 -0500
>
>This seems rather harsh.  As I read her note, Genevra Gerhart is hoping
>someone will write an *interesting* textbook on the field; she's not
>dismissing the field altogether.  A more interesting, more accessible book
>would presumably increase awareness of, and enjoyment of, the field.
>
>Anyone who doubts her knowledge (and love) of Russian need only look at
>"The
>Russian's World."  No "delusion" there -- it's a wonderful book.
>
>I reserve the right to agree or disagree with her (or anyone else), but
>Genevra Gerhart brings a certain color and humor to this list that help
>keep
>it lively and stimulating; I *always* read her messages.
>
>My $0.02 worth ...
>
>Michael Younger
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Worth [mailto:dworth at UCLA.EDU]
>Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 9:30 PM
>To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
>Subject: Re: History of Slavonic languages
>
>
>Dear Genevra,
>         As usual, things you know little about seem uninteresting; things
>you
>delude yourself into thinking you DO know something about, DO seem
>interesting, even fun (you won't believe this, but the FALL OF THE JERS is
>a real gas). Get off your high chair with this stuff. Dean
>
>
>
>At 06:30 PM 5/29/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >Dear Laura,
> >As you may have suspected, I'm much too old to accept "fun" as an
>adjective,
> >in any case.
> >It's a great pity that these professors do not find it worth their while
>to
> >write an interesting History of Slavonic Languages.
> >Regards,
> >Genevra Gerhart
> >
> >http://www.members.home.net/ggerhart
> >New email address: ggerhart at home.com
> >206-329-0053
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
> >[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of L. Friend
> >Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:17 PM
> >To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
> >Subject: Re: History of Slavonic languages
> >
> >
> >Professor Katarzyna A. Dziwirek of the University of Washington's
> >Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures teaches an excellent
> >introductory course:
> >
> >"SLAV 351 History of the Slavic Languages (5) VLPA
> >External and internal history of Slavic literary languages from the
> >beginnings to the present time, including the development of writing
> >systems, external attempts at reform, and the development of vocabulary."
> >
> >Professor Herbert Coats of UW has regularly taught a very interesting --
> >yes, even fun -- graduate-level course entitled "Diachronic Slavic
> >Linguistics."
> >
> >Both professors use their own packets of handouts, rather than a
>published
> >textbook.
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>
> >  Laura Friend, M.A.   "lcf at u.washington.edu"
> >  Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures    (206) 543-6848
> >  Language Learning Center                        (206) 685-9401
> >  University of Washington
> >  Seattle, WA  98195-3580
> >
> >On Sat, 26 May 2001, Stephen Pearl wrote:
> >
> >> I would like to pass along a question from a friend : "Does anyone know
>of
> >> any fun books/courses about the history of Slavonic languages?"  Thanks
> >>
> >>
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