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Phonology (LINGUISTICS) with Nicole Holliday — Encore Presentation

Dec 3, 2019

Join Nicole Holliday, an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Pomona College, as she dives into the fascinating world of phonology. She explores how intonation and pitch shape our identities and relationships, weaving through topics like vocal fry and code switching. Discover the cultural implications of slang, particularly African American Language, and the dynamics of 'Black Twitter.' With humor, they even tackle the debate over the greatest rapper and the social nuances of communication, all while underscoring the importance of linguistic diversity.

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Intro

4min

Navigating Linguistic Identity

11min

Linguistic Identities and the Greatest Rapper Debate

17min

Navigating Linguistic Identity

12min

The Evolution of Slang and Linguistic Variation

11min

Language and Laughter: Accents Abroad

6min

The Linguistic Landscape: Alcohol, Expertise, and Engagement

6min

Wrapping Up Intonational Phonology and Personal Insights

3min

Alie is delirious with the flu, so it’s an encore presentation of a favorite episode. If you slept on this when it first aired, get into Phonology now. Vocal fry. Code switching. Black Twitter. Valley girls. Culture vultures. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TALKING. Alie battles traffic to sit down with linguistics professor Dr. Nicole Holliday about intonational phonology: how tones and pitch help us bond with others and construct identities. Inspired in part by former President Barack Obama's masterful linguistic variability, Dr. Holliday's work focuses on how language is used in the crossing and construction of racial/ethnic boundaries. She graciously fielded tons of questions for a fascinating dive into the nuances and strict grammatical rules of African American Language, cultural appropriation, our educational system, honoring your identity, what not to wear in Paris and the roiling debate over who is the best rapper. Also: Alie is maybe a lizard person.

Follow Dr. Nicole Holliday @MixedLinguist on Twitter and Instagram

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Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris

Music by Nick Thorburn

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