Rakshak Adhikari Staff Writer Troy students interested in learning foreign languages can take several courses offered by the Department of World Languages and Cultures. The department offers classes in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Russian, Latin and Biblical Greek The department also offers a minor in classics that serves students with a general interest in antiquity, as well as students in fields with important connections to the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, such as history, languages, literature, philosophy, religion and the fine arts, said Peter Howard, the chair of the…
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Don’t rush during registration time
Lirona Joshi Staff Writer With the current semester approaching an end, the scramble for planning next semester’s classes has already begun. Students officially begin registering for classes for Summer 2019 on April 3 (senior registration) and Fall 2019 on April 10 (senior registration). However, the task of planning and registering, although pressurized, does require students to be thoughtful while signing up for classes. Students can contact their advisors to provide them guidance on the classes they’re recommended to take. They can also refer to the My Degree Map provided by…
Read MorePrivate guitar classes offered this semester, individualized based on student needs
Andrea Hammack Staff Writer Students will once again have the opportunity to take private guitar lessons offered by Andrew Williamson this semester, with lessons tailored specifically to their goals and abilities. Williamson, a coordinator of institutional effectiveness, has been giving private lessons since 2006. These lessons primarily focus on the methods and style of classical guitar. This style of playing particularly stands out to Williamson because of its versatility. “If you’re really good at playing that style of music and doing those techniques with your hands, you’ll be able to…
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