Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010

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ATESOL ACT and Asia Bookroom are pleased to host Translating Lives - A Discussion with Professor Anna Wierzbicka Internationally acclaimed linguist Professor Anna Wierzbicka, and her daughter Dr Mary Besemeres co-edited the book "Translating lives: Living with two languages and cultures." It recounts the moving personal experiences of 12 bilingual Australians, sharing how immersion in two cultures affects one's perspective of the world and relationship with other people. These accounts of childhood recollections, migrant experiences, journeys of self-discovery and feelings of being culturally torn or undefined, reveal the intrinsic links between language, culture and identity. We are delighted to welcome Professor Anna Wierzbicka to Asia Bookroom again. This talk organised by the ATESOL ACT and Asia Bookroom will follow the ATESOL ACT's Annual General Meeting, which is primarily for ATESOL ACT members, but the discussion with Professor Wierzbicka, starting at 6pm is open to all. More details about ATESOL ACT can be found by visiting their website - just click the More Details button at the foot of this page which will take you to their website. When: Wednesday 17th February at 6pm Where: Asia Bookroom, Lawry Place, Macquarie. ACT Admission by gold coin donation. All money raised will go towards the excellent work done by NTA East Indonesia Aid RSVP: By Tuesday 16th February to 62515191 or Email Us Inquiries can also be made to Lona: plumtree@grapevine.net.au