Word: oral
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...addition to the classical writings, much of what is known about the ancient Celts comes from the medieval Irish monks who lovingly transcribed the oral tradition of their ancestors. Firsthand evidence of Celtic accomplishments is more elusive. It is derived largely from ancient grave sites, many of which were ravaged by plunderers. Thus, a year ago, when farmers in the village of Hochdorf, 16 km (10 miles) northwest of Stuttgart, began plowing up curious stones that had clearly been assembled at the site in ancient times, archaeologists quickly converged on the scene. What they uncovered was the collapsed remnant...
...five courses that appear to have earned their popularity, at least in part, by remaining less than a threat to a student's grade-point average are: Humanities 9a, "Oral and Early Literature"; Natural Sciences 110, "Automatic Computing"; Social Sciences 160, "Nonverbal Communication"; Fine Arts 13, "Introduction to the History of Art" (generally considered a gut only when taken pass/fail); and Astronomy 8, "Cosmic Evolution...
Cambridge Forum, What I Teach and Why: Oral Tradition Literature, Albert B. Lord, Porter Professor of Slavic and Comparative Literature, 3 Church...
Gardner's figures, which he said were based on "those students who turned in their study cards the week they were due," showed last year's runner-up, Humanities 9a, "Oral and Early Literature" holding at second on the list with 628 students, and Natural Sciences 110, "Automatic Computing," coming in third with...
According to their campaign literature, the Hedonists believe in "constant physical contact between genders, oral surgery for Jimmy Carter, total use of beer, wine, thai sticks, ganja cigarettes, quaaludes, THC, LSD as the Bill of Rights," among other points. They insist they are very serious about the campaign...