Sentences with phrase «did modern languages»

Latin and Greek played a much larger role in these universities than did modern languages.

«The English Baccalaureate does not force anyone to do anything but it does reveal the extent to which in the last 13 years we have seen a huge drop in the numbers of students doing modern languages, and overall that the number of students who have got GCSEs in English, maths, a foreign language, science and a humanity is not what it should be.»

Not exact matches

So did the Spanish in what is still called Latin America, the British in India, and in modern times and with different language, the Allies in Germany, all of whom were able to build new political orders not just because they invaded, but because they stayed, and they convinced the conquered people.

In Isaiah's language, God is «about to do a new thing» (43:19)-- or, in more modern parlance, God is going where no one has gone before.

So why did god not want his church to translate the bible into modern languages?

Finally, the language of worship needs to incorporate more modern images relevant to a large population of unchurched younger people who do not have world views like our own.

It is a great problem that traditional Aristotelian / Thomistic metaphysics and modern science no longer speak the same language, as they did in the Middle Ages.

Yet there are many modern language translations that are faithful inspired pieces of work — though I do shy away from the «KJV is the Only Version!»

I don't pretend to claim that reading the Bible in the original languages is in any way superior to reading it in the modern languages, because an improper perspective will still yield an improper theology, no matter what language (s) or translation (s) you happen to be reading.

We do, however, believe that it is highly beneficial, though by no means necessary for the average person, to dive into the original languages to catch the nuances that simply can't be or weren't carried over into the modern translations.

«In terms of English being spoken in madrasas, we don't prescribe that but one thing we do absolutely acknowledge is that English language skills are absolutely fundamental to taking advantage of all the opportunities of living in modern Britain - getting a job, mixing with people and playing a full part in community life.

Adam, you're spewing quotes from a book that was written in a language you don't understand in a time before modern science existed.

For this reason it does not reject the gains of modern science, empirical philosophy, or logical analysis of language.

In doing so, he moved away from the narrow constraints placed on modern science by the use of metaphorical language that often gave a highly restricted picture of the natural world.

I don't talk about my «day job» that much on here, but if you've been around these parts a little while, you might have picked up that I have a background in modern languages and am currently finishing a master's in translation and editing.

The researchers used statistical methods from population genetics to analyze three well - known changes in the English language: how past - tense verbs in American English have taken the «- ed» ending, (as when «spilt» became «spilled»), how the word «do» became an auxiliary verb in Early Modern English (as in «Did you sing?»)

New research suggests that advances in the production of Early Stone Age tools had less to do with the evolution of language and more to do with the brain networks involved in modern piano playing.

Strong candidates will be proficient in the Perl programming language; modern biology in general and bioinformatics in particular; show a demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new biology and computer science concepts; be comfortable using relational databases; and possess core Unix skills to do these tasks efficiently.

Actually, what many of these writers attempt to do is to take the sometimes impenetrable and metaphorical language and philosophy of yoga and render it intelligible to modern Western minds.

In case you were wondering, the play's Chinese title translates as the super-snappy The Glamorous White - collars: To Live or to Survive, but regardless, I'll eat my hat if this one doesn't kick off a wave of workplace musicals about the global financial crisis... For those who care, Matteo Garrone starts production on an English - language feature, The Tale of Tales, a modern update of 50 classical tales in the Neapolitan dialect, written by Giambattista Basile in the 17th century.

In doing so, these interactive teaching methods help to develop a more creative approach to learning with the ultimate aim of a wider interest in modern foreign languages within the classroom.

While the Committee of Ten did suggest different programs of study for high schools (for example, programs specializing in classical languages, science and mathematics, or modern languages) and introduced the concept of electives to American high schools, its guiding principle was that all students should receive the same high - quality liberal arts education.

Many of the requests for help we receive come from group travel leaders preparing to take visits that did not include outdoor and adventurous activities, but were typically curriculum - based tours, such as history and modern language residentials or concert tours.

Sara Davidson, head of modern languages at the private Oundle School and chairwoman of the Independent Schools Modern Languages Association, said she did not know of a language department that did not employ native spemodern languages at the private Oundle School and chairwoman of the Independent Schools Modern Languages Association, said she did not know of a language department that did not employ native speModern Languages Association, said she did not know of a language department that did not employ native speakers.

In the Modern Languages Department, we realise that the best way to practise a language is to do so abroad.

«The drop in attainment of grades A * to C and plummet in uptake of modern foreign languages are particularly disturbing, and do not bode well for Wales» future economic prospects,» Mr Millar said.

«In doing so it will need to take early action to safeguard the future of university modern languages departments.»

«The interior space of the 200C EV concept vehicle is defined by a modern, sculptural form and language that doesn't sacrifice an open and spacious feel,» said Ryan Patrick Joyce, Chrysler 200C EV Lead Interior Designer.

The body design was done by Ian Callum, wherein he updates the modern Jaguar design language in a revolutionary manner.

The MINI Clubman design is reminiscent of its classic predecessors, with re-interpretations of the unique features of the classic models done in up - to - date design language featuring thoroughly modern function.

However, Krauss did not support Nesbit's second publication, Their Common Sense, which laid out Nesbit's more Marxist research on mechanical drawing and the «new orders of modern language».

When I was approached to do a book on Lee Krasner's work for the Abbeville Modern Masters Series, it had to be written in such a way that it could be translated into several languages, therefore the format was fixed and somewhat restricted.

If you're operating Fortran on an Unix machine (as medievalists and climate scientists do), then it's not a problem; but if you're working in modern languages, it is a problem.

It's easy to laugh at arcane and outmoded languages and formats, but the truth is that porting to «modern» versions is expensive if you are going to do it thoroughly and nobody is willing to pay for it.

I agree though that the realization that languages and cultures as distant and apparently as far removed as ancient Doric and modern Tajik are related, you really do realize how closely connected we really are.

This is possible — for example, you could remove the default Modern apps, language files you don't use, and various other things.

Show your creativity and experience with applying modern tools to help you excel in your career, and don't be afraid to use creative language to describe your skills and experience.

Using everyday language and modern research, this book explains both the effects of child sexual abuse and what families can do to heal.

Modern technology can do almost anything, from translating a foreign language to shooting angry birds at random objects.