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BONUS: Hoagies, Grammar Police, and Momphoria
In this bonus episode, linguistics professor Valerie Fridland discusses her favourite American accents, invents a new slang word, and chats with Liam about some of the everyday differences between American and English.
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Special guest for this episode:
- Valerie Fridland, a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is an expert on the relationship between language and society, and is co-author of the book Sociophonetics. Her latest book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English is available to buy now.
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Highlights from this episode:
- The perception of accents in America often reflects cultural stereotypes that can be misleading.
- Southern accents evoke a sense of warmth and home for many, despite negative stereotypes associated with them.
- Linguists focus on the descriptive nature of language rather than enforcing strict grammar rules, emphasizing authenticity in speech.
- The organic evolution of slang often reflects the emotional experiences of younger generations and their unique social contexts.
- Accents are often judged based on social class and education, leading to a complex relationship between language and identity.
- Expressions like 'mumforia' highlight the evolving nature of language, as new terms emerge to describe contemporary experiences.
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Additional Resources:
Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland
Sociophonetics (Key Topics in Sociolinguistics) by Tyler Kendall, co-authored by Valerie Fridland
Why We Talk Funny by Valerie Fridland
ValerieFridland.com
Language in the Wild | Psychology Today
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What Makes Country Music so American?
Are the Oscars Still Relevant?
Why Does Everyone Love Disney?
Could Friends BE Any Bigger?
How Accurate is Forrest Gump?
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By Liam HeffernanIn this bonus episode, linguistics professor Valerie Fridland discusses her favourite American accents, invents a new slang word, and chats with Liam about some of the everyday differences between American and English.
...
Special guest for this episode:
- Valerie Fridland, a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is an expert on the relationship between language and society, and is co-author of the book Sociophonetics. Her latest book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English is available to buy now.
...
Highlights from this episode:
- The perception of accents in America often reflects cultural stereotypes that can be misleading.
- Southern accents evoke a sense of warmth and home for many, despite negative stereotypes associated with them.
- Linguists focus on the descriptive nature of language rather than enforcing strict grammar rules, emphasizing authenticity in speech.
- The organic evolution of slang often reflects the emotional experiences of younger generations and their unique social contexts.
- Accents are often judged based on social class and education, leading to a complex relationship between language and identity.
- Expressions like 'mumforia' highlight the evolving nature of language, as new terms emerge to describe contemporary experiences.
...
Additional Resources:
Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland
Sociophonetics (Key Topics in Sociolinguistics) by Tyler Kendall, co-authored by Valerie Fridland
Why We Talk Funny by Valerie Fridland
ValerieFridland.com
Language in the Wild | Psychology Today
...
And if you like this episode, you might also love:
What Makes Country Music so American?
Are the Oscars Still Relevant?
Why Does Everyone Love Disney?
Could Friends BE Any Bigger?
How Accurate is Forrest Gump?
...
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Individual Supporters: https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support
University Partners: https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/partnerships
Brand Sponsors: [email protected]
Contact us: [email protected]
We're partnering with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership card unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants across the UK & Europe. Get your first 2 months free by using the code AAH at checkout. Sign up here: https://neotaste.com/gb?code=AAH&a=2
Are you a University or college? Become an academic partner and your name will appear right here.
Mentioned in this episode:
NeoTaste
Be on the Show!
What would you put in a US time capsule? We're creating a virtual one on the podcast very soon, and we want to hear from you. Visit https://www.speakpipe.com/AmericaAHistory right now to record your contribution... and you might just make it on the show.