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I think this subject has come up here before. Anyway,
konkani classes were started here in the mid-80s under
the late theatrist Richard Fernandes. I think for a
start there were at least 20 people which dwindled
down.
The government had provided $800 for this but because
of poor response the money had to be returned.
Two years ago, a teacher (now retired) said she had
recommended teaching konkani to students. The Catholic
School Board had okayed the proposal provided there
was a minimum number of students. But the efforts
failed to enroll the required number and, hence, it
never materialized.
I attended the event where it was declared with Board
officials present. My credit to the teacher (whose
name I now forget) for trying.
I don't want to sound negative. It would take lot of
efforts to draw Goans, specially the young, to the
classes. But it's worth a try after so many years.
BTW, what's colloquial konkani?
Eugene Correia
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Congratulations to Tim, all other organisers,
teachers and students!
Very best wishes to Tim, organisers, supporters,
teachers and of course all
Konkani students.
This is an great opportunity to fellow Goans in
Ontario, Canada to learn
Konkani (the language of our ancestors). It appears
that this just a
beginning, soon the Konkani language perhaps will be
taught in many other
countries wherever Goans are settled.
This determination of Tim is to be appreciated. This
reminds me Mr. Pascoal
de Mello (Tim's father) who had good command over
Konkani language. I
listened his Konkani speeches couple of times.
Once again good luck and very best wishes
Cip Fernandes
London
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Tim de Mello [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote on
31/01/03
O.K. - we are almost set to rock-n-roll here.
Here is a heads-up.
We have a teacher and we will settle on a classroom
early next week (most
probably St. Valentine's School in Mississauga).
Probable day date is Friday
from 7 pm to 9 pm. Start date for the course will be
determined by end of
next week.
Six people have registered so far - on just my first
set of phone calls for
an expression of interest!
The curriculum will be something like this (to be
confirmed)
1. The teaching of colloquial konkani - the main
objective.
The course will also cover:
2. Some basic differences of the language in North
Goa vs. South Goa,
between Christians and Hindus, between Konkani and
Marathi.
3. A basic overview of how Konkani is written in the
Devnagari and Roman
scripts
I anticipate these evenings to be more social/fun
evenings with snacks pop
drinks served during the break.
There will be a cost associated with this course.
The following will have to
be paid for:
a. the room
b. the tutor and materials
c. snacks and pop
The fee will be determined by all participating at
our first meeting. The
individual costs will be tabled and we will
collectively decide on an
appropriate fee for the course.
Those of you interested in participating are invited
to e-mail me privately
in the first instance with your phone number. I will
then call you back.
Also, anyone with any other (constructive) comments,
is invited to write to
me either via goanet or privately.
Tim de Mello
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Ontario, CANADA
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