Aparecium: Revealing the Secrets Behind Rowling's Spells, Incantations, and the Creation of Language
Themes:
Fan-Led ProgrammingThe Wizarding WorldFandom
What:
Lecture
When:
10:15 AM, Saturday 11 Aug 2018 CDT
(1 hour)
Where:
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
- Winged Keys Room (A304)
Rowling’s spells reflect the diversity of real and constructed language throughout human history. In this lecture, we will explore the linguistic roots of specific spells, the languages from which Rowling drew her inspiration, and the cultural intersection of pop-culture “conlangs”. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the deeper meanings behind spells in the HP Universe, as well as, instructed on how to explore conlanging on their own.