

This is What Language Means
Feb 16, 2024
Professors Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis from the University of Illinois discuss the evolution of language from oral to literacy, the influence of digital media, inequalities in literacy, and the importance of understanding multimodal forms of communication. They explore the distinctions between speech and text, the rise of influencers, and the evolving role of language in meaning making.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Evolution of Language and Literacy
02:16 • 16min
Exploring the Revolutionary Potential of Digital Media and Challenges of Inequality
18:14 • 6min
The Rise of Influencers
23:48 • 13min
Exploring the stark contrast between speech and text in human communication
36:38 • 5min
Exploring the Multimodal Nature of Communication
41:52 • 14min
Exploring the Evolving Role of Language in Meaning Making
56:03 • 2min