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0:01[Music]
0:30[Music]
0:34[Laughter]
0:36[Applause]
0:37[Music]
0:39in a
0:41world filled with endless possibilities
0:45and
0:47discoveries there exist Timeless
0:51realm that beckons to do who dare to
0:56explore it
0:58depths a imagine a world where Gods work
1:03among Mortals where epic battles shape
1:07the course of history and where Timeless
1:10wisdom was forged in The Crucible of
1:13Asian
1:15civilizations my dear viewers and
1:17Seekers of knowledge welcome back to our
1:22intellectual Journey here on YouTube
1:26today we embark on an adrenal bling
1:30charged episode that goes beyond the
1:34confines of time and space in order to
1:38explore the wonders of the ancient world
1:42our topic before us is what is Classics
1:47but why should you study Classics What
1:51secrets does this ancient Treasure Trove
1:55hold and what Mysteries await those who
2:00dare to delve into its depth have you
2:04ever wondered why Classics is not just a
2:08subject but a gateway to Timeless wisdom
2:13and endless
2:15Fascination well all I will say is that
2:19Backle up sit tight because we are about
2:24to explore what is classical studies but
2:28more importantly
2:30why looking at a topic like this is the
2:33game
2:36changer my preliminary submission to the
2:40question why study
2:44classics will be not just one or two but
2:49three
2:52mindblowing
2:54reasons firstly Classics is a personal
2:59time machine
3:01have you ever wondered where the
3:03foundations of our modern world were
3:07laid then have a spoiler alert because
3:10the anian Greece and Roman
3:14civilization is the
3:17answer discover the arates of democracy
3:21the pioneers of philosophy and the
3:25artist who painted on the canvas of our
3:29cultural herit
3:30AG secondly Classics is a mental Gene
3:35for your brain braas yourself for an
3:38intellectual workout we are talking
3:41about critical thinking we are talking
3:44about analysis we are talking about
3:48debate and its
3:51skills it is not just about knowing it
3:55is about understanding and challenging
3:59the status
4:01scho last but not the least Classics is
4:05where you shape not just your mind but
4:08your character uncover the virtues of
4:13ancient
4:14wisdom
4:16courage wisdom Integrity it is not just
4:21about acing examinations no it is about
4:25becoming a better version of yourself I
4:29dare say that in the hallowed Halls of
4:33classical studies you will discover the
4:35foundations of Western Civilization from
4:38the birth of democracy in Athens to the
4:42glory of the Roman
4:45Empire classical studies is not merely a
4:49subject it is indeed the gateway to
4:53unlocking the secrets of ancient
4:57civilizations that have shaped the ca of
5:00human history it is about unlocking the
5:04keys to understanding our past our
5:09future and the very essence of our human
5:14of we as human
5:17beings but it's not all about history no
5:22classical studies is a crucible of
5:25knowledge where critical thinking and
5:28creativity and a Collide to ignite the
5:33Flames of
5:38Enlightenment
5:39Classics is not just a
5:42subject it is a transformative
5:46experience so why settle for the
5:49ordinary when you can dive
5:53in to become
5:56extraordinary by studying classics you
5:59will sharpen your mind horn your
6:02analytical skills and cultivate a deep
6:07appreciation for the complexities of
6:10Human
6:12Experience so my fellow Seekers of
6:15wisdom I invite you to join us on this
6:20epic Odyssey through the annals of time
6:24together we will not just uncover the
6:27Timeless truth and the enduring wisdom
6:31of the classical world but rather we
6:33would also uncover the Hidden Treasures
6:38of the past and Forge a path towards a
6:42brighter
6:44future on this
6:46channel learning is not just a journey
6:51it is an
6:58adventure
7:01[Music]
7:09[Applause]
7:10[Music]
7:11[Applause]
7:13[Music]
7:20[Applause]
7:23[Music]
7:29[Music]
7:31[Applause]
7:34my name is D cany
7:38Jr I am a senior member of the
7:42Department of philosophy and Classics
7:44University of
7:46Ghana I am not just an
7:49academic I am a passionate Explorer of
7:53the classical World a Forward Thinking
7:57educator and a catalst for change in the
8:01realm of classical
8:04studies with an unwavering commitment to
8:07my vision I bring the wisdom of the
8:11Greco Roman
8:13civilizations into the mod
8:16era igniting
8:19curiosity and challenging conventional
8:22thinking but most importantly I am your
8:26guide on this fascinating
8:29adventure and I couldn't be more elated
8:34to have you all here on this channel
8:37today I am happy to introduce you to
8:42this episode of the lecture series that
8:46will take you on an unforgettable
8:49Journey Through Time welcome to the
8:54civilizations of the ancient
8:57world now I know I know you might be
9:00thinking why should I be excited about
9:04Asian
9:06civilization well fasten your seat belt
9:11because this episode is more than just a
9:15stroll down memory lane it's a
9:19mindblowing exploration of Our Roots our
9:24stories and The Echoes of the past that
9:29shape our
9:43present I would
9:46address today's episode titled what is
9:52Classics in three complimentary ways in
9:57order to provide a detailed introductory
10:01understanding of what Classics is all
10:05about I'll first of all provide a
10:09statement of the vision and mission of
10:13the University of Ghana and go ahead to
10:17look at the program goals and guiding
10:20principles of the classic session of the
10:23Department of philosophy and
10:26Classics secondly I would
10:30address four
10:32questions that interest or must interest
10:38students offered Classics or viewers who
10:42are interested in classical
10:45studies thirdly I would attempt a
10:50clarification on some of the
10:54misconceptions that people have about
10:58classics as a program of
11:02study based on the aform mentioned in
11:05the form of an
11:07outline I'll first of all look at the
11:10vision the mission and the core values
11:14of the University of Ghana in order to
11:17place the whole discussion in context
11:19then I'll go ahead to look at the
11:21program goals and guiding principles of
11:24the classic session of the Department of
11:28philosophy and Classics I would go ahead
11:32to look at questions that interest or
11:36must interest students and viewers who
11:39are interested in classical studies and
11:42finally I would offer some form of
11:46clarity on some of the
11:49misconceptions that people normally have
11:52about Classics as a program of study so
11:57this particular episode will be in three
12:03parts so my dear
12:06viewers before we embark on our
12:12exploration about classical studies and
12:15its profound impact let us take a moment
12:19to place the whole discussion in context
12:23by delving into the foundational
12:27pillars that guide our academic Journey
12:32the
12:33vision mission core values of the
12:37University of Ghana together with the
12:40program goals and guiding principles of
12:43the classic session of the Department of
12:46philosophy and
12:48Classics these elements will be
12:51discussing will serve as our
12:55compass that will steer us towards
12:59some form of
13:03understanding so let's illuminate these
13:07guiding lights and set the stage for an
13:11enriching educational
13:18Voyage the
13:20vision of the University of
13:22Ghana is to become a world class
13:27research in intensive
13:30University and this particular Vision
13:34captures the
13:36institutions ambitious Pursuit for
13:39excellence in Academia and research on a
13:43global
13:44scale this particular Vision reflects a
13:48commitment to not only provide quality
13:52education but also to actively
13:56contribute to the advancement of
13:59knowledge and the global academic
14:08Community this particular Vision
14:11emphasizes the University of Ghana's
14:14dedication to achieving and maintaining
14:18high standards of academic
14:21Excellence this involves fostering a
14:25conducive learning
14:27environment attra in top tier faculty
14:31and providing Cutting Edge resources and
14:35facilities in order to support students
14:39in their pursuit of
14:43knowledge the term research
14:46intensive underscores the University's
14:49commitment to becoming a h of
14:53significant research
14:55activities this includes conducting
14:59groundbreaking research across various
15:02disciplines contributing to Global body
15:05of knowledge and addressing societal
15:08challenges through innovative
15:12solutions by aspiring to be a world
15:15class institution the University of
15:17Ghana aims for Global recognition and
15:22acknowledgement this involves
15:24benchmarking itself against best
15:27universities
15:29worldwide participating in international
15:32collaboration and ensuring that its
15:35academic and research outputs are not
15:38only recognized locally but also on the
15:41global
15:42stage to be a world class and research
15:45intensive the university acknowledges
15:49the importance of foring an environment
15:53that encourages Innovation and
15:56creativity this invol involves
15:59supporting research that pushes the
16:02boundaries of existing knowledge
16:04promotes interdisciplinary collaboration
16:08and encourages students and faculty to
16:11think critically and creativ
16:14creatively a world class research
16:17intensive University goes beyond the
16:20realm of Academia it actively
16:23contributes to the sustainable
16:26development of society this includes
16:30addressing pressing Global challenges
16:33promoting social responsibility and
16:36producing graduates who are not only
16:38well educated but also socially
16:42conscious and capable of making a
16:45positive impact on their communities and
16:49Beyond this Vision implies an ongoing
16:54commitment to self assessment and
16:56continuous Improvement to be a world
16:59class University the institution must be
17:04adaptable must be responsive to emerging
17:07Trends in Education and Research and
17:11dedicated to refining its strategies and
17:15practices in order to stay at the
17:18Forefront of global higher
17:22education so all in all this particular
17:26vision of the University of Ghana
17:28reflects to a larger extent a holistic
17:31commitment to Excellence a holistic
17:34commitment to research
17:36intensity a holistic commitment to
17:39Global impact Innovation and societal
17:43development this Vision sets a high
17:47standard for the institution in shaping
17:51the future of Education in shaping the
17:54future of research and contributing to
17:58the betterment of society on a global
18:05stage the mission of the University of
18:08Ghana is to create an enabling
18:12environment that makes the University of
18:14Ghana increasingly relevant to National
18:19and Global development through Cutting
18:23Edge research as well as high quality
18:27teaching and
18:29learning this
18:31Mission outlines the University of
18:34Ghana's core objective and commitment to
18:37its
18:40stakeholders the mission emphasizes the
18:44creation of an environment conducive to
18:48academic Excellence Innovation and
18:50holistic
18:51development this includes providing
18:55stateoftheart facilities fostering
18:58supportive and inclusive campus culture
19:02and promoting diversity and equal
19:05opportunities for all members of the
19:07university
19:09community this Mission underscores the
19:12University of Ghana's role in
19:14contributing to the advancement of both
19:17National and Global developmental
19:21agendas this involves aligning research
19:25teaching and Outreach activities with
19:28the needs and priorities of societies in
19:31order to address present challenges and
19:35leveraging on the expertise to drive
19:39positive change at both the local
19:42National and international
19:45levels the mission highlights the
19:48importance of Cutting Edge
19:51research as a
19:53Cornerstone of the University of Ghana's
19:56activities this includes conducting
19:59research that pushes the boundaries of
20:02knowledge generating new insight and
20:05addressing complex societal issues it
20:09also involves fostering a culture of
20:12research of Excellence supporting
20:15interdisiplinary
20:17collaboration and promoting Innovation
20:19and Entrepreneurship among faculty and
20:23students the the mission emphasizes the
20:27importance
20:28of high quality teaching and learning
20:32experiences in preparing students for
20:36success in this rapidly changing world
20:40of ours this includes engaging students
20:44in intellectually
20:46stimulating cewor providing
20:50opportunities for handson learning and
20:53practical experience and ning critical
20:57thinking
20:59creativity and Leadership
21:01skills the mission implies a commitment
21:07to continuously
21:10improve in all aspects of the
21:13University's operation and this involves
21:17regular assessing and refining teaching
21:20and research
21:21practices updating curricula to reflect
21:25emerging Trends and best practice
21:28and investing in faculty development and
21:32capacity building in order to ensure the
21:37highest standards of academic
21:40quality to achieve its Mission the
21:43University of Ghana recognizes the
21:46importance of strategic partnership and
21:50collaboration with other institutions
21:53with industry partners with government
21:55agencies and even non-governmental
21:57organizations ations it involves
22:00leveraging synergies sharing resources
22:03and expertise and working together to
22:07address common goals and
22:09challenges in fact this mission of the
22:12University of Ghana reflects a
22:15commitment to Excellence a commitment to
22:18relevance a commitment to impact in
22:22research a commitment to
22:25teaching it underscores the University
22:28of Ghana's role as a driver of national
22:33and Global development and its
22:36dedication to Preparing the Future
22:39Leaders and innovators who can
22:42contribute meaningfully to
22:47society the core values of the
22:50University of
22:51Ghana reflect its commitment to
22:55Excellence its commitment to integ
22:58its commitment to respect its commitment
23:01to community
23:03engagement at the University of Ghana
23:07Integrity is
23:09Paramount
23:10faculty staff and students are expected
23:15to
23:17uphold the highest standards of
23:21hesty highest standards of ethics and
23:25highest standards of pro professionalism
23:29in all its
23:30Endeavors this includes academic
23:34Integrity research Integrity ethical
23:37conduct in interactions with colleagues
23:41students and the broader
23:43Community by maintaining Integrity the
23:47diversity ends the trust and respect of
23:51its stakeholders and fosters a culture
23:54of accountability and transparency
23:59the second core value of the University
24:01of Ghana is commitment the University of
24:04Ghana is dedicated to knowledge
24:06generation and
24:09dissemination that positively impact
24:12Society faculty researchers and students
24:17are encouraged to pursue
24:20excellence in their respective fields
24:23and to conduct research that addresses
24:26pressing so social economic and
24:29environmental challenges through their
24:32commitment to scholarship and Innovation
24:35members of the university community
24:37contribute to the advancement of
24:39knowledge and the betterment of human
24:42Warfare both locally and
24:45globally the third core value is respect
24:49and I must say that respect is
24:52fundamental to the University of Ghana's
24:54e tools the institution values diversity
25:00inclusivity and the contributions of all
25:03members of its Community faculty staff
25:07and students are expected to treat each
25:10other with some form of dignity with
25:14fairness and understanding regardless of
25:18differences in background regardless of
25:21differences in culture and even
25:23regardless of differences in
25:26perspective by for in a culture of
25:28respect the University of Ghana creates
25:31a welcoming and supportive environment
25:35where everyone can Thrive and contribute
25:39to their unique talents and
25:43perspectives the last but not the least
25:45core value of the University of Ghana is
25:49loyalty loyalty to the university is
25:53demonstrated through a strong commitment
25:56to giving back
25:58and supporting its mission and goals
26:02faculty staff alumini and students I
26:06encourage to actively engage with the
26:10university community participate in it
26:13activities and initiative and contribute
26:16their time their talent and resources to
26:20it advancement by cultivating loyalty
26:24the University of Ghana builds a sense
26:27of belonging and pride among it
26:30stakeholders and this strengthens
26:34institutional identity and fosters
26:38lifelong connection and
26:44partnership within the
26:46confines of the classic section of the
26:50Department of philosophy and Classics at
26:52the University of
26:53Ghana our commitment goes beyond the the
26:58exploration of Asian
27:01civilizations it extends to a set of
27:04principles a set of principles that
27:07shape our identity a set of principles
27:10that shape our purpose and the
27:13Excellence we try for in the field of
27:17classical
27:22studies this vision of ours aligns with
27:27the Brad
27:28mission of the University of Ghana which
27:31aims to equip students with essential
27:35qualities and skills that are crucial
27:39for success in every aspect of their
27:44lives the first mission is to educate
27:49students in critical thinking the
27:52classic session
27:54prioritizes the development of critical
27:56thinking skills and among students it
27:59involves horning the ability to analyze
28:03the ability to synthesize the ability to
28:06evaluate information
28:09critically here in the department
28:12students are taught to
28:14identify and assess and construct valid
28:19argument which enables them to approach
28:22the complex issues with Clarity and some
28:26form of nationality
28:30rationality our second mission is to
28:33develop in students high level effective
28:39qualities in addition to the cognitive
28:42skills the classic session also focuses
28:46on fostering high level affective
28:49qualities in students this includes ning
28:54sensitive response ability first in
28:58imagination cultivating strength of
29:01character and instilling a critical
29:05disposition these qualities are
29:08essential for students in order to
29:11navigate the challenges of our
29:14day-to-day activities and engage
29:17empathetically with others in order to
29:21uphold ethical principles in both their
29:25personal life and their future
29:27career
29:31prospects our third mission here in the
29:34classic session is to enable the
29:39acquisition of practical
29:42skills we recognize the importance of of
29:47practical skills for success in divers
29:51sets students are empowered to acquire
29:55practical skills such as as one
29:58assimilating large amount of desperate
30:02information through rigorous study of
30:05Asian text history and culture students
30:09develop the ability to absorb and
30:12synthesize vast amount of diverse
30:16information two making reliable judgment
30:20about complex arrangements and
30:22situations students are trained to
30:25analyze complex scenarios and make
30:28informed reliable judgments based on
30:32evidence and critical
30:36reasoning three communicate effectively
30:40at different levels of
30:43interaction effective communication is
30:47emphasized here in the classic session
30:49of the Department of philosophy and
30:52Classics and this enables students to
30:55express their ideas clearly and
30:58persuasively in various contexts from Co
31:02casual conversations to formal
31:07presentations
31:09four producing clear sent and
31:15coherent reports or text the classic
31:18session emphasizes the development of
31:21writing skills ensuring that students
31:24can produce clear sent and coherent
31:29narrative descriptive argumentative and
31:33even expository texts and by fulfilling
31:36this particular mission of the classic
31:39session it equips the students with
31:42Comprehensive skills and qualities that
31:45are invaluable for personal growth for
31:48professional growth and for success in
31:51life through this rigorous academic
31:54training and holistic development
31:57students of the classic session emerge
32:00as critical thinkers and pathetic
32:03individuals with effective communication
32:06which prepares them to excel in a
32:10dynamic and interconnected environment
32:13they find
32:17themselves what then are the program
32:20goals of the classic session of the
32:23Department of philosophy and Classics at
32:26the univ of
32:28Ghana the program offered in the classic
32:32session of the University of Ghana are
32:34meticulously crafted in order to serve a
32:38dual purpose ensuring that students are
32:41not only prepared for successful careers
32:44in the competitive job market but also
32:47equipped with
32:49tools that will lead them to live a very
32:54fulfilling and enriching life
32:58so the dual purpose of the program goals
33:01is to one qualify students for high job
33:07placement the classic program here at
33:10the University of Ghana is structured to
33:13provide students with a comprehensive
33:16skill set and knowledge base that are
33:20highly sought after in today's
33:22competitive labor market both here in
33:26Ghana and on the global stage by delving
33:30into the study of the Asian Greek and
33:32Roman civilizations which includes their
33:34language literature philosophy history
33:37and culture students gain a deeper
33:40understanding of human civilizations
33:43together with its foundational
33:47element this knowledge is
33:50invaluable in various professions
33:53including education research Academia
33:56cultural heritage management museum
33:59museum creation publishing journalism
34:03diplomacy law public administration I
34:06can go on and
34:08on the
34:09analytical critical thinking
34:12communication and research skills Haun
34:16through the study of
34:17Classics are transferable across diverse
34:21Industries and sectors and this enhances
34:25students employability
34:28and positions them for a higher job
34:34placement the second leg of the Dual
34:37nature of the program goal is to develop
34:41the personality of students for Quality
34:44life beyond preparing the student for
34:48successful
34:49careers Classics as a program of study
34:54prioritizes the holistic development of
34:57students their personality in order to
35:00ensure higher quality of life through
35:04the exploration of Asian text through
35:07the exploration of ideas and values
35:10students are encouraged to reflect on
35:14some fundamental questions fundamental
35:17questions about human existence
35:19fundamental questions about morality
35:21fundament fundamental questions about
35:24ethics and the meaning of life
35:27the study of Classics Nature's empathy
35:31Nature's compassion and an appreciation
35:33for diversity fostering a well-rounded
35:38individual who is culturally aware who
35:41is intellectually curious and who is
35:44socially
35:47responsible the rigorous academic
35:49environment and interdisiplinary nature
35:52of Classics as a program of study
35:55cultivate resilience
35:57it cultivates
35:59adaptability and the and a mind willing
36:03to enquire it empowers the student to
36:07navigate this complex world we find
36:09oursel with confidence and Grace by
36:13promoting personal growth self-awareness
36:16and a deep appreciation for the richness
36:18of Human
36:20Experience the classics program
36:23contribute
36:24significantly to enhancing students
36:27overall quality of life and this enables
36:31them to live a fulfilling meaningful and
36:35Purpose Driven Life in
36:38Ence the the classics program here at
36:41the University of Ghana is designed not
36:43only to prepare the student for
36:46successful career but also to
36:49cultivate to help the student cultivate
36:52their personal development in order to
36:55ensure a higher quality of
36:58life by combining academic Rego with
37:02holistic education the classic session
37:06of the University of Ghana empowers the
37:10student to trve
37:13professionally intellectually and
37:15personally making a positive impact in
37:19both their profession or careers and
37:23even the community the communities they
37:30themselves I'll now move to the guiding
37:34principles of the classic session of the
37:37Department of philosophy and Classics
37:39University of
37:42Ghana the classic session is committed
37:46to achieving its program goals through a
37:50set of guiding principles guiding
37:53principles that prioritizes effective
37:56teaching
37:57and holistic student
38:01development the first guiding principle
38:04is effective
38:06teaching the Cornerstone of the
38:09department approach to effective
38:12teaching that goes beyond the mere
38:16transmission of knowledge it encompasses
38:20the
38:21multifaceted nature that addresses
38:24various dimensions of students learning
38:27this includes not only
38:30imparting factual information about the
38:32Asian Greek and Roman civilizations but
38:35also nuring essential skills essential
38:39values and attitudes that are integral
38:43to students personal and professional
38:46development effective teaching in
38:49Classics entails a
38:51comprehensive understanding of what
38:54student needs to know in terms of
38:57academic content what student must
39:01be what student must be able to do as
39:05graduate students in terms of practical
39:09and competency skills and what students
39:13must care about as human beings in terms
39:17of ethical values and moral principles
39:20and what students must be in terms of
39:24personal integrity credibility
39:28reasonableness imagination creativity
39:31and even a disposition towards community
39:35service by adapting a learner centered
39:38approach and Catering to the diverse
39:42needs interest and aspiration of
39:45students effective teaching in Classics
39:48Fosters a dynamic and engaging learning
39:52environment that empowers students to
39:56try
39:57academically professionally and
40:00personally in essence effective teaching
40:04in the classic session is Guided by a
40:08commitment to
40:10nurturing well rounded individuals who
40:14are not only knowledgeable about the
40:18ancient world but also equipped with
40:20skills equipped with values equipped
40:23with attitudes that are necessary
40:27in order to navigate the complex nature
40:31of our world with Integrity with empathy
40:34and a sense of purpose through effective
40:38pedagogical
40:40strategies inter disciplinary approaches
40:44and experiential learning
40:46opportunities the classic session
40:49strives to inspire students to become
40:53lifelong Learners critical thinking
40:56who are
40:58responsible who will be responsible
41:01Global Citizens that are capable of
41:04making meaningful contribution to
41:09society our second guiding
41:12principle is to have a community
41:15building and friendship between academic
41:17staff and students so there is that
41:20lectur student
41:22cality the third guiding principle is an
41:25effective and regular tutorial service
41:29that is organized at all
41:31levels our tutorial assistant together
41:35with our teaching assistant and graduate
41:37assistants offer effective and regular
41:41tutorial service and this is a guiding
41:45principle of the classic session of the
41:47Department of philosophy and Classics
41:49University of
41:52Ghana the fourth guiding principle is to
41:56have an effective academic advisory
42:02service so we have a course advisor for
42:05all the levels and these course advisors
42:08are supposed to offer academic advisory
42:12to students who need
42:14it the FED guiding principle is to have
42:17a library service a library service that
42:20promotes independent
42:23research a library service whose
42:26congenial Ambiance encourages long hours
42:31of
42:32study and finally we want to have
42:37friendly and receptive administrative
42:40and support
42:43staff so what have I been doing so
42:47far I have offered an
42:50exposition on the vision and mission of
42:54the University of Ghana
42:57alongside the
42:59mission program goals and guiding
43:03principles of the classic session of the
43:06Department of philosophy and
43:10classics through that we have gained a
43:14comprehensive understanding of the
43:17significance of classical studies within
43:21the univ University of GH broader
43:25objectives
43:27and this to a larger extent has served
43:30as a contextual framework that would
43:34allow us to address key questions such
43:38as what is Classics itself what jobs
43:42does Classics
43:44offer while also delving into lesser act
43:48but equally important inquiries about
43:51the contributions of Classics to
43:54personality development and its
43:56potential role in National
44:00development through this synthesis we
44:03would highlight the
44:05interconnectedness of academic Pursuits
44:09institutional missions and societal
44:12impact in order to underscore the
44:16enduring
44:18relevance of the value of classical
44:24studies my dear
44:26viewers as we draw the curtains to a
44:31close on part one of our three part
44:37episode on the topic what is
44:40Classics I would want to extend a
44:43heartfelt thank you to each and every
44:46one of you for joining us
44:49today your
44:51engagement and
44:53participation together with Your
44:56Enthusiasm is truly
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