Linguistics Archive
Stephen Howe, Fukuoka University – Yes and No in England and America
How many ways can you say yes or no? Stephen Howe, associate professor in the department
1/11/2019
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Douglas Dowland, Ohio Northern University – Language and Nationalism
The words we use when we talk about our country can have powerful meanings. Douglas Dowland,
18/9/2019
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Nicole Holliday, Pomona College – What Do We Assume Based on the Voices We Hear
The sound of your voice can tell a lot about you. Nicole Holliday, assistant professor of
4/9/2019
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Aroline Hanson, Arcadia University – Bringing Back Brunca
On Arcadia University Week: Extinct languages can be brought back from the dead. Aroline Hanson, assistant
12/2/2019
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Jacqueline Bruscella, SUNY Oneonta – Happy Holidays
Do you say Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas? Jacqueline Bruscella, assistant professor of communication at SUNY
25/12/2018
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Emily Bernate, St. Edwards University – Politeness in U.S. Spanish
Emily Bernate, assistant professor of Spanish at St. Edward’s University, looks at softening our requests to sounds
12/12/2018
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Lewis Davis, Union College – Gendered Language
Can gendered language make a difference in hiring decisions? Lewis Davis, professor of economics at Union
18/7/2018
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Naja Ferjan Ramirez, University of Washington – Building Bilingual Brains
Learning a second language can be important for the future. Naja Ferjan Ramirez, research scientist at
10/1/2018
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Ana Ines Ansaldo, University of Montreal – Benefits of Bilingualism
The benefits of bilingualism are more than once thought. Ana Inés Ansaldo, associate professor in the
12/4/2017
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Robin Queen, University of Michigan – Typos & Personality
Why are some people the grammar police and others not? Robin Queen, Professor of Linguistics at
4/5/2016
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