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<p class=MsoNormal>The National Museum of Language<br>
presents<br>
“Cherokee” <br>
An exciting afternoon discussing an interesting language and its influence in
world writing systems. <br>
Sunday, June 22nd in the main exhibit hall, 7100 Baltimore Ave <span
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Open to the public. Admission is free. <br>
Reservations are needed because of limited seating. <br>
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This talk will serve as an introduction to the wide range of the world's
writing systems, describing varieties, how systems change over time, and how
writing systems can be better or more poorly matched to capturing a particular
language. We will then move on to specific discussion of the Cherokee
syllabary: its history, its structure, and its influence in the world's writing
systems. Finally, we'll discuss the syllabary in its current form and its place
within the formation and preservation of Cherokee identity.<br>
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Presentation given by Carrie Clarady, a linguist affiliated with the Center for
Advanced Study of Language (CASL). Her research areas include: Stress and
language performance, Experimental semantics and pragmatics, and
Technology-mediated discourse.<br>
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For other related events, please visit our Web site at: <a
href="http://www.languagemuseum.org/calendar.htm" target="_blank">http://www.languagemuseum.org/calendar.htm</a><br>
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For reservations, please call (301)-864-7071 or e-mail <a
href="mailto:events@languagemuseum.org">events@languagemuseum.org</a> by June
20.<br>
Please include your name and phone number.<br>
Seating is limited to 25 people<br>
Light refreshments will be served. Ample free parking available. Directions can
be found at <a href="http://languagemuseum.org/directions.html" target="_blank">http://languagemuseum.org/directions.html</a>
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