Can You Read This?
Does anyone write in cursive anymore? Can anyone read your handwriting? What about handwritten documents from hundreds of years ago? In this 5x10 students will learn about the intersections between alphabets, languages, cultures, and scripts. We will analyze unique manuscripts written from the Middle Ages to the Modern period in languages including Latin, English, and Arabic. We will demonstrate how to transcribe sections of text in unfamiliar scripts and languages and attempt to translate the text to decode its meaning. Learn how to adapt to challenging and unfamiliar forms of communication. This session will provide an opportunity to interact with centuries-old material and learn about the rare and historical material available through the Lehigh Libraries Special Collections.
Hosted by: NavigateLU Administration
Additional Information can be found at: https://lehigh.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10535308