Trivium – COTE

The Trivium (The Three Roads)

The Trivium is the first stage, focused on the arts of language and communication. Its purpose was to teach students **how to think** and how to express themselves effectively.

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Trivium

Grammar

The “what.” This stage focused on the fundamental rules of language, structure, and a given subject. It was about learning the facts and vocabulary.

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Logic (or Dialectic)

he “why.” This stage taught students how to reason, identify fallacies, and understand the relationships between ideas. It was about thinking critically and discerning truth.

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Rhetoric

The “how.” This final stage taught students how to communicate their thoughts eloquently and persuasively. It was about expressing knowledge in a clear and compelling manner.

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Dictionaries, Encycolpedias and Codexes

English

https://www.oed.com/?tl=true

https://www.merriam-webster.com/

Nuatl

https://www.lexilogos.com/english/nahuatl_dictionary.htm

Uto/Aztecan

https://lingojam.com/Aztectranslator

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uto-Aztecan_languages

https://www.inquirygroup.org/history-lessons/aztec-encyclopedia

Aztec Codexes
https://florentinecodex.getty.edu/

Aztec Florentine Codex Now Online

https://www.loc.gov/item/2021668122/

https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/codex-mendoza-1542/

Spanish

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/spanish-english/

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english-spanish/

French

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english-french/

Latin

https://www.online-latin-dictionary.com/english-latin-dictionary.php

Hebrew

https://doitinhebrew.com/Translate/default.aspx?kb=IL%20Hebrew%20Phonetic

Greek
https://www.billmounce.com/greek-dictionary

Egyptian

https://www.lexilogos.com/english/hieroglyphs_dictionary.htm

http://hieroglyphs.net/cgi/dictionary_lookup_free.pl

Bible

https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Concordance

https://www.billmounce.com/greek-dictionary

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Why They Are Important?

The importance of the Trivium and Quadrivium lies in their systematic approach to knowledge.

A Ladder of Learning:
The system was a logical progression. The Trivium provided the mental tools for learning, and the Quadrivium provided the subjects to apply those tools to, bridging the gap between abstract thought and the physical world.
A Unified Philosophy:
The goal was not just to accumulate facts but to understand the divine order of creation. The Quadrivium, with its focus on universal numbers and ratios, was seen as a way to understand the mind of God (the Logos).
Relevance Today:
The skills taught by the Trivium—critical thinking, logical reasoning, and effective communication—are still considered essential for any form of higher education or professional life. The Quadrivium, with its focus on the interconnectedness of mathematics, science, and the arts, is a historical precursor to a modern interdisciplinary approach to education.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trivium https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trivium

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrivium

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