55 episodes
For the Love of Language Authentically EJ and Stacie the Linguist
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The podcast where linguists discuss all things language. We address the questions you've always wondered about, like, "what is the most difficult language?" or "which language learning app is best?"
Authentically EJ and Stacie the Linguist both have Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics. EJ has a Master's Degree in World Languages, and Stacie has a Master's Degree in Linguistics and is working on a PhD in Linguistics. We love everything language.
Follow staciethelinguist on Twitch for our live streams, and keep in touch on Instagram at @for_the_love_of_language!
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Body Language: Bubbles, Gestures, and Vibes
We talk about different aspects of body language and give some examples of body languages across cultures.
EJ recommends reading What Every Body is Saying by Joe Navarro, and The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease. -
Bilingualism and Dementia
We discuss ideas from the study Does bilingualism protect against dementia? A meta-analysis by John A. E. Anderson, Kornelia Hawrylewicz, and John G. Grundy. Find the study at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32462636/ .
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Merge, Or Little Adding Machines
A syntax discussion! What is merge? Is language actually special at all, or just one of a billion instances of merge in the human experience?
Stacie references the book Merge in the Mind-Brain: Essays on Theoretical Linguistics and the Neuroscience of Language by Naoki Fukui. -
Communication Skills Not Taught In School
We talk about working with teams, note-taking, the value of networking, and building connections by asking questions.
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Lingua Francas
How do langauges become international? How do widely spoken languages impact minority ones? What would it take for Icelandic to become a lingua franca?
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Markedness
We discuss markedness, with a brief foray into phonetics. Stacie references the 1986 book Markedness, edited by Fred R. Eckman, Edith A. Moravcsik, and Jessica R. Wirth.
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Excellent linguistics podcast
Excellent podcast exploring different subjects and issues in linguistics and applied linguistics!