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Science Pub: Tongue Tied - Linguistic Diversity - 7 PM - OMSI
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Tongue Tied: Linguistic Diversity in American English
With Dr. Kara Becker, Professor of Linguistics at Reed College
Think you don’t have an accent? Go bananas over how kids these days talk? Sounds like you need some linguistics in your life! In this lecture, sociolinguist Kara Becker will offer a positive perspective on the rich patterns present in how we talk. We’ll cover basic linguistics “facts of life,” including that all languages change and vary, creating meaningful differences that allow humans to construct their social selves. We’ll learn about how vowels are made and about current sound changes happening along the West Coast (yes, you do have an accent!). And, we’ll consider the stakes of our beliefs about language, particularly for speakers who don’t align with common notions of “correct” speech.
Jan 14, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM
Empirical Theater
OMSI Museum
Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation
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If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance using this LINK. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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