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Language Therapy with Dr. K

USC Institute of Armenian Studies
Armenian Language
Western Armenian
Armenian Diaspora
Little Armenias
Polyglot Community
Cultural Identity
Language Learning
Eastern Armenian
Travel Guides
Language Ideology
Literacy
Immigration
Dual Language Immersion
Ottoman Armenians
Social History
Diaspora
Language Purism
Ideologies Of Language
Linguistics
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Language Therapy with Dr. K explores language in the Armenian context. Discover the quirky nuances, fun, and frustrations of language, as Dr. Shushan Karapetian delves into conversations about immigration, diaspora, shame, bilingualism, culture, heritage, and so much more. A USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies podcast.

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What does it mean to call Armenian an Indo-European language? And how do linguists actually prove such family ties? In this episode, Dr. K and historical-comparative linguist Dr. Hrach Martirosyan trace Armenian’s journey from its Indo-European roots... more

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What does it mean to live and create between languages? How can code-switching become a form of artistry? In this episode of Language Therapy with Dr. K, Armenian American singer, songwriter, and one-half of the chart-topping duo Capital Cities, Sebu... more

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What happens when language is more than a tool—when it becomes a performance, a personality, a portal to the past? In this richly layered conversation, artist and filmmaker Arman Nshanian joins Dr. K to trace the story of his life through the languag... more

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What happens when the language you speak has been disconnected from its homeland for over a century? How does dialect shape identity, belonging, and memory? In this episode, Dr. K sits down with David Ghoogasian—educator and head of AGBU Manoogian-De... more

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How do we talk about luck? Can a shift in language alter our experience of chance and unpredictability? What happens when we stop waiting for fortune to strike and begin cultivating the conditions for serendipity?

In this episode, Dr. K is joined b... more

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What does it mean to live a multilingual life shaped by displacement, theology, and research? How can language serve both as a utilitarian tool and a site of philosophical reflection? And what can large-scale data reveal about Armenian identity acros... more

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How does active listening shape a conversation? And what happens when we bring colloquial language into public discourse? In this episode, Dr. K sits down with Narek Amirkhanyan, host of Rearrange, Armenia’s most popular podcast, to explore the power... more

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How can a film seamlessly play with languages? What is it like to move through multiple languages in a single sentence on screen? And what is the impact of giving linguistic freedom and agency to an actor? Join Dr. K and Karren Karagulian, Armenian A... more

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Sebu Simonian
Armenian American singer, songwriter, producer, and one-half of the well-known top charting band, Capital Cities.
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Episode: From Komitas to Capital Cities: Sebu Simonian Between Languages
Arman Nshanian
Opera singer, actor, director, and producer.
Episode: Echoes, Dialects, Selves: Performing Belonging with Arman Nshanian
Narek Amirkhanyan
Host of the Rearrange Podcast and media personality.
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Episode: Rearranging Armenian: Authenticity, Listening, and Learning
Dr. Peter Cowe
Distinguished professor and Narekatsi chair in Armenian Studies at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: Classical Armenian as Linguistic Archeology
Hossep Dolatian
Linguist and author of the first published grammar of Iranian-Armenian
Episode: Uncovering the Linguistic World of Iranian Armenian
Lika Zakaryan
Journalist and author, native of Artsakh
Civilnet
Episode: Dialects of Dispossession
Dr. Nancy Hong
Director of the Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs at Glendale Unified School District
Glendale Unified School District
Episode: Learning in Two Languages: Dual Language Immersion in Practice
Dr. Vartan Matiossian
An Armenian studies scholar, historian, literary expert, translator, and editor.
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church in New York
Episode: Medz Yeghern: The Politics of Naming the Armenian Genocide
Rouben Koulaksezian
The polyglot behind Little Armenias, a travel guide to the Armenian Diaspora
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Episode: Polyglot Passports: Navigating Little Armenias

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Dr. Shushan Karapetian
Host of Language Therapy, she engages in conversations focusing on language dynamics and cultural identity within the Armenian context.

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Armenian in the Indo-European Family — with Dr. Hrach Martirosyan
Q: Why does the work of linguists matter?
It provides insight into our identity and cultural roots, emphasizing the continuous evolution of language and its importance in understanding our past and future.
Armenian in the Indo-European Family — with Dr. Hrach Martirosyan
Q: How do we know if languages are related?
Linguists analyze core vocabulary, comparing meaning and phonetic similarities across languages to establish relationships.
Armenian in the Indo-European Family — with Dr. Hrach Martirosyan
Q: What does it mean to say Armenian is an Indo-European language?
It means Armenian shares a common origin with languages like Greek, Sanskrit, and others, stemming from a proto-language.
From Komitas to Capital Cities: Sebu Simonian Between Languages
Q: How do you think that comes from, this desire to turn to the Armenian or mine the Armenian?
It's just pure love of the music. Sebu feels that Armenian music is beautiful and he was exposed to it from an early age, leading to a natural inclination to incorporate it into his work.
From Komitas to Capital Cities: Sebu Simonian Between Languages
Q: What does it feel like for a Western Armenian person living in America to be immersed in Armenia and Eastern Armenia?
Sebu felt it was pretty easy to adapt because of his previous exposure to both Western and Eastern Armenian, and he embraced the cultural diversity he found in public school.

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What is Language Therapy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the complexities of language within the Armenian context, the content covers a range of topics including bilingualism, cultural heritage, and the experiences of the Armenian diaspora. Conversations often focus on personal journeys with language, identity, and the impact of immigration on language use, reflecting the nuances and challenges faced by speakers across different dialects. The discussions not only highlight the beauty of the Armenian language but also address issues of linguistic shame and the importance of maintaining cultural ties through communication.

Listeners can expect engaging dialogues with prominent figures from arts, academia, and journalism, providing insights into how language influences identity and commun... more

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