Event Summary
Lecture by David Peterson
David Peterson, a language creator who has worked on numerous television shows and movies including HBO’s Game of Thrones, the CW’s The 100, Netflix’s Bright, and Syfy’s Defiance, will discuss the art and craft of language creation, and the linguistic science behind it. David’s talk will include some of the strategies he’s used to create languages like Dothraki, High Valyrian, and Trigedasleng, as well as delve into the importance of understanding the history of language in order to emulate realistic linguistic evolution. A free reception will follow.
Location and Address
Pappert Lecture Hall in the Bayer School Building (Duquesne University)