Description
Join us for an engaging lecture on the origins of Chinese characters. Kathleen Connell delves into the history of the language’s pictographic elements and provides insight into decoding Chinese characters. No prior experience with the Chinese language is necessary to attend. This lecture is designed for individuals captivated by the Chinese character system and eager to understand its development. By the end of the session, you might even acquire the ability to read some Chinese characters!
Kathleen Connell is a native New Mexican who has lived in Central Asia, Mongolia, and China. She is fluent in Chinese, Russian, and Mongolian and speaks a little Kazakh. She has developed courses in Mongolian and teaches Chinese. Connell is currently pursuing a PhD in anthropology at UNM.