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Dangers of AI Translation

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Dr. Kristen

In class, we’ve been talking about the complexities and nuances of translation, context, and meaning – and watched a video about the difficulty of t...

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The Realm of Dance

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Aamuktha

Dance isn’t just dance, it’s magical. Something that sets you free. What is dance? Dance holds a different meaning for every individual. From a simp...

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English Slang and Abbreviations: Striking the Right Balance

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Rashid Saffarini

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are continuously connecting with people via numerous channels, including as texts, emails, and social media. As a ...

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What’s in a name: the significance of character’s names in Wuthering Heights

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Maha

 When naming disasters, hurricanes, and the strains of the novel coronavirus, scientists have to consider the broader implications of certain names. Think about...

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Check out these articles…

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Dr. Kristen

Friends! Here are a couple articles I’ve bookmarked and wanted to share on topics related to your posts, discussions, and our course. Check them out if in...

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The Children of the Forest

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Nourhan

Disclaimer!!! The following blog contains animated violent scenes and spoilers from the anime Attack on Titan. Sasha! Are you that much of a scaredy-cat? Is it ...

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How is Sarcasm used Differently in Different Languages?

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Abdulrahman

In many languages, sarcasm conveys emotions and intentions. It is essentially saying something different from what is meant. It is usually used to convey humor,...

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Subtitles and the Complexities of Translation

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Ayesha

I fear I can’t hear without subtitles, and apparently, I’m not alone in this sentiment. We’re all becoming increasingly reliant on subtitles to understand what’...

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Christopher Nolan’s Relationship with Time.

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Yahia

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0634240/ Nolan is one of Hollywood’s most famous directors, with his movies grossing approximately 5 billion dollars at the bo...

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Between The Riverbanks: The meaning of writing and the dichotomy of discovery and creation

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Fares

What does it mean to write? Almost all of us, in one form or another, write on a daily basis. Whether it be for university classes, personal diaries, texting, a...

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