CS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Orality, Mnemonic, Human Condition
11 Dec 2017
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Civilization without writing: the incas and the quipu, marcia ascher and robert ascher. Incan, sumerian, egyptian scribes: inca scribe (1300s - 1600"s ad, sumerian clay scribe (2700 - 1700 bc, egyptian papyrus scribe (2700 - 1700 bc) Origins of writing andrew robinson: writing is among the greatest inventions in human history, perhaps the greatest invention since it made history possible . Functions of writing: it made the growth of states larger than the old city states possible. Orality and (oral and written) literacy: oral society techniques, rhythm, patterns, repetitions, alliterations ( sally sells seashells by the seashore , assonances ( on a proud round cloud in white high night ) October 2, 2017: consonance ( the black sack is in the back , sibilance ( the silken sad uncertain rustling ) Oral society and words: word as powerful, word as temporary. Interiority of sound: you can immerse yourself in hearing, in sound.
