ULwimi: Language and the tongue PublishedJune 25, 2019 by Bennett Burnes Having grown up in such a linguistically homogenous society as the United States – and particularly suburban California – language … Read more
Language as a Barrier and Catalyst PublishedSeptember 10, 2018 by Akshay Language is an integral part of how humans communicate. The ability to accurately and effectively express oneself allows for the … Read more
The Language We Use PublishedJuly 23, 2018 by Kristiana Gambuti As an English major, I have always been fascinated with words. With the weight they carry. With the influence they … Read more
Portland Vocabulary PublishedJuly 11, 2018 by Hazel Horvath Learn the language. Learn the culture. Even having spent only 72 hours in the city of Portland, I have … Read more
Language 101: Adapting and Learning on the Go PublishedJuly 10, 2018 by Lauren Owens After nearly a month in Praia, the capital city of Cabo Verde located on the island of Santiago, I’ve had … Read more
What’s in a word? How about a phrase? PublishedJuly 03, 2018 by Chiara Settineri Growing up in a household where three different languages were consistently being tossed back and forth, I’ve always been keenly … Read more
Sustainability of DukeEngage Programs PublishedJune 28, 2018 by Yunhao Qing This week has been a busy one, with Crioulo class in the morning and the afternoon, followed by seeing the … Read more
Lost in Translation PublishedJune 06, 2018 by Youlim Kim Week 1 Stepping into Incheon Airport was low-key terrifying. Five of us had arrived at the same time, with me … Read more
Welcome to the Coon Carnival PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith The word “coon” is heavy with history. But whose history determines how heavy? In America, the word “coon” is met … Read more
Naming the Feeling PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Sara Yuen As a linguistics major, I am often questioned about my subject of study. It’s a reasonable inquiry! Language is a … Read more