Walters (2018) “[L]anguage

According to Walters (2018) “[L]anguage – and more particularly the fuṣḥaa – became iconized as symbolizing Arabness and Arab nationalism. At the same time… given its symbolic links to a glorious past, to the religion of the majority of Arabs, and, more practically,...

Walters (2018) “[L]anguage

According to Walters (2018) “[L]anguage – and more particularly the fuṣḥaa – became iconized as symbolizing Arabness and Arab nationalism. At the same time… given its symbolic links to a glorious past, to the religion of the majority of Arabs, and, more practically,...

Translation and languages

Write an essay that addresses one of the following prompts: Why is it important to continue translating work (even work that has already been translated)? Which is better, direct translation or meaningful translation? Compare two translations of a text. Why do people...

Language and Identity

• “Superman and Me” –Sherman Alexie• “Small-Town Tales” –Michele Serros• “Learning to Read” –Malcolm X• “Mother Tongue” –Amy TanTask:Reflect on the ways literacy plays out in your life. What do you learn about yourself as a reader and writer through this reflection?...