From Spoken to Signed: American Sign Language Translation
144 Louis A. Simpson BuildingOne of the most common misconceptions about American Sign Language (ASL) is that it is simply a manually coded English. ASL is actually a language with its own grammar and vocabulary distinct from English. Moreover, the modality of ASL is different from the modality of English. ASL is visual and kinesthetic while English is spoken. […]
The Art of Bible Translation: A Belknap Conversation with Robert Alter
101 McCormick Hall 101 McCormick Hall, PrincetonRobert Alter (University of California, Berkeley) will discuss “The Art of Bible Translation" followed by responses from Leora Batnitzky (Jewish Studies; Religion), Esther Schor (American Jewish Studies; English), and David Bellos (French and Italian; Comparative Literature). Moderated by Eric Gregory (Professor of Religion; Chair, Humanities Council) Co-sponsored by the Department of Religion and Program in […]
