chautauqua

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Definition von chautauqua im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch: eğitici toplantı serisi

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Definition von chautauqua im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A place in the state of New York where people go over in the summer for vacation to enjoy artistic events; A kind of travelling tent-show which used to move across America featuring popular talks; {i} lake in New York; village in New York; a place in the US state of New York where many people go to enjoy special arts events during the summer, including musical performances and plays; {i} outdoor community gathering with entertainment and lectures (began in the town of Chautauqua, NY in the late 19th century)
Chautauqua movement: Popular U.S. educational and cultural movement founded in 1874. It began as a training assembly for Sunday-school teachers at Chautauqua Lake, N.Y., but gradually spread to various circuit "chautauquas" and broadened in scope to include general education and popular entertainments, many of which incorporated religious themes. Outstanding speakers were brought in for summer lectures and classes. The movement declined after reaching a peak in 1924 (though the Chautauqua Institution still holds meetings), but its legacy contributed to the growth of community colleges and continuing education programs. See also lyceum movement
chautauqua system (of education): The system of home study established in connection with the summer schools assembled at Chautauqua, N
chautauqua system (of education): by the Methodist Episcopal bishop, J
chautauqua system (of education): Vincent

chautauqua

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Chau·tau·qua

şıtôkwı

/sʜəˈtôkwə/ /ʃəˈtɔːkwə/

[ sh&-'to-kw& ] (noun.) 1873. Chautauqua Lake.

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