WIES Lecture
Citizen Sociolinguistics: What is it? Why do it?
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Time
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location
Wisconsin Idea Room (159) Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall
Description
Citizen Sociolinguistics is the study of the world of language by everyday people who use language (anyone!).
Betsy Rymes will discuss how ways of speaking connect to social value by drawing on the internet and daily news where “Citizen Sociolinguists” speak with authority and a wealth of sociolinguistic knowledge.
Betsy Rymes will discuss how ways of speaking connect to social value by drawing on the internet and daily news where “Citizen Sociolinguists” speak with authority and a wealth of sociolinguistic knowledge.
Cost
Free