Language and Life project is a linguistics outreach program at NC State. Follow us for news and conversations about linguistic diversity in the United States.
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
14 Feb 2020
Caption: Signing Black in America highlights the history and development of Black American Sign Language, a vibrant tilt that mirrors spoken language varieties of the African American Hearing Community. Sun, Feb 23, 4pm Caldwell G107. Mon, Feb 24, 6pm DH Hill Erdahl Cloyd Theater
12 Feb 2020
Come join us to watch and discuss one of @NCState_LLP's latest documentaries, "Signing Black in America"!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
12 Feb 2020
Come join us to watch and discuss one of @NCState_LLP's latest documentaries, "Signing Black in America"!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
29 Jan 2020
Have you heard "about" @waltwolfram's work on this NC language variety? Don't be the last "Person" to check this out!
personcountylife.com/stories…
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
15 Nov 2019
On November 22nd we are ecstatic to welcome back alumna @Kohntributor to give a Brown Bag talk on Latinx English in rural Kansas!
The talk will be held at 3:30 in Caldwell G111!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
7 Nov 2019
In honor of Native American Heritage month, we will be screening @NCState_LLP 's "First Language--The Race to Save Cherokee" on November 19th in Riddick 321 6:00-8:00PM! The event will have a panel discussion after the event as well.
For more details, please see the flyer below
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
6 Nov 2019
In partnership with @NCStateCED for American Education Week, the Language Diversity Ambassadors will be giving a presentation on NCSU's Common Book "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah! This talk will concentrate on language ideologies and codeswitching in the text!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
Do you know what a dingbatter is? What about a buddyrow?
If you're heading to the last weekend of the @NCStateFair, make sure you check out the @NCState_LLP booth. You can learn more about language diversity in North Carolina and even pick up a free button!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
11 Oct 2019
Just watched a film on #blackASL at @nwav48. Part of the @NCState_LLP. As my son would say, I gotta tell my friends about THIS!! @PittLCTL
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11 Oct 2019
Thank you @nwav48 for allowing us the opportunity to show this important work!
11 Oct 2019
Getting ready to show an excerpt from Signing Black in America. Thank you to our collaborators @jaceyhill , Carolyn McCaskill, Ceil Lucas, Robery Bayley and more!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
10 Oct 2019
What a GREAT workshop from @ACharityHudley, and @UCSB_Ling students and faculty on inclusion in sociolinguistics! This workshop presented amazing frameworks and methods for promoting and embracing racial and ethnic, and gender-based diversity within the field!
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
1 Oct 2019
Check out this awesome video about a wonderful community coming together in the wake of tragedy. Ocracoke will always be close to our hearts. #OcracokeStrong
Ocracoke called... and we answered. #OcracokeStrong youtu.be/Z5DIjj5EgwU via @YouTube
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
28 Sep 2019
Walt Wolfram Documentary: Talking Black in America julietetelandresen.com/walt-…
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
25 Sep 2019
Sociolinguistics graduate students apply by September 27 for the Elizabeth Dayton Award to attend the 2020 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. linguisticsociety.org/news/2…
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
23 Sep 2019
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
22 Sep 2019
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
19 Sep 2019
In Miami? Join the Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment for our re-opening event @FIU on Tuesday 9/24
We will be joined by @nyuling professor @ReneeBlake1313 and @NCSULinguistics professor @waltwolfram @nyu @ncsu
Free and open to the public @FIUCASE
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
20 Sep 2019
Our True/False dialect quiz is ready for #FiestaDelPueblo! Do Span speakers in NC prefer “Latino” or “Hispanic”? Are Latinos in NC learning English? Are los words like “Troca” & “Lonche” real Span words? All will be revealed at Fiesta! @HowlWithAnAxent @NCStateCHASS
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
16 Sep 2019
The @FIU Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment is BACK! And I’m thrilled to be the director.
Our first event is a screening of the documentary TALKING BLACK IN AMERICA and conversation with Renee Blake & Walt Wolfram! Join us on 9/24! @FIUCASE @fiuseas
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LanguageLifeProject retweeted
17 Sep 2019
A talk from Jeff is a talk worth going to! #sociolinguistics
17 Sep 2019
This Friday, we have the wonderful Dr. Jeff Reaser presenting his work on dialect awareness in the classroom! Check out the image below for more info!
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