Designing Languages Paper Topic #4 Due Thursday, May 19, 2005 Write a carefully reasoned letter (in the form of an expository paper) to Leonard Shlain about his thesis in The Alphabet Versus the Goddess. Consider what you have learned about the nature of language and of programming, and present an argument that supports or rejects his thesis. Draw at least 3 specific examples from seminar texts, Language Files, Visual Design in Logo, or Mindstorms to support your argument. Be sure to address your letter (Dear Mr. Shlain) and conclude with Best Regards and your name. Attach to the paper that you hand in, the marked-up draft that you took to the writing center.