Multiple Languages in Schedule

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<p>Has anyone here ever attempted to start two languages at the same time? I'm transfering and have 3 years ahead of me in undergrad (I'm a Junior, but I will be extending things a year). The grad programs I've looked at are going to expect some basic knowledge in 2 modern languages (I'm nearly fluent in one and have a years worth in the other) and would prefer 3 years each in Greek and Latin. That means I'll have to take Greek and Latin every semester from here on out (and intensive summer language courses are not an option I can afford at this time).</p>

<p>I'm a little concerned, but am hoping to hear that it is possible to grasp both and get good grades if someone is willing to put in the effort and has a natural ability where languages are concerned.</p>

<p>I'd have Latin 101, Greek 101, German 102 (review since it's been years since my last German class), and either 1 or 2 other non language courses. Doable?</p>

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<p>When I first started school I began both Vietnamese and French at the same time. It wasn't that bad because of the rather substantial differences between the two. Just be prepared to spend a lot of time going over the language differences.</p>

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<p>Am I correct that greek and latin are often taught together?</p>

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<p>I've never seen them taught together as such, and my advisor expressed some concern (she took into to latin 1 year and intro to greek the next). That's why I wanted to see if anyone here had experience starting two languages at the same time.</p>

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<p>i think it is fine as long as the languages are quite different. If structure is different than it shoudlnt be a problem. If writing is, that is another plus in not mixing them up.</p>