Series | I libri di Ca’ Foscari
Review | 150 Years of Oriental Studies at Ca’ Foscari
Chapter | Teaching Asian and African Languages in Ca’ Foscari (1868-1929)
Teaching Asian and African Languages in Ca’ Foscari (1868-1929)
Abstract
The Royal High School of Commerce in Venice was created just when the Suez Canal was opened. Its aim was to prepare young people for international trade or a consular career. Thus, also some languages spoken in the East began to be taught (Arabic, Turkish and Japanese) but the idea was to enlarge this offer with Chinese, Persian and also Amharic. The first years were difficult: courses were opened and closed according to the presence of students or professors who could teach them.
Published Oct. 21, 2018 | Language: en
Keywords History • Venice • Venetian Royal High School of Commerce • Eastern languages • Ca’ Foscari University
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