

02: Pronouns. Little words, big jobs
Dec 13, 2016
Topics discussed include pronoun systems in different languages, changing English pronouns for writing fanfiction, the excitement around singular ‘they’, the Lingthusiasm logo, the importance of pronouns in communication, logophoric pronouns and obviation, spatial locations in sign languages for pronoun reference, the history of the singular 'they' pronoun, and gender-neutral pronouns and the future of English pronouns.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Stylish Fonts and the Importance of Pronouns
01:38 • 2min
The Significance of Pronouns in Communication
03:36 • 11min
Logophoric Pronouns and Obviation
14:34 • 4min
Spatial Locations in Sign Languages for Pronoun Reference
18:16 • 2min
The Usage of the Singular 'They' Pronoun Throughout History
20:00 • 11min
Exploring Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Speculating on the Future of English Pronouns
31:17 • 2min