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Language Therapy with Dr. K

USC Institute of Armenian Studies
Armenian Language
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Armenian Diaspora
Little Armenias
Polyglot Community
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Eastern Armenian
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Language Ideology
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Ottoman Armenians
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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, what, exactly, is a "language family"?

In this episode, Dr. K sits down with historical comparative linguist Dr. Hrach Martirosyan to unpack the scientific foundations behind that ... more

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Why do we call it stand-up? What do mob violence and comedy have in common? In this episode of Language Therapy, Dr. K sits down with Judith Shelton—comedian, actor, and professor of stand-up comedy and improvisation at the USC School of Dramatic Art... more

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What are the roots of the Armenian language and what does it mean to call it a living, evolving language? In this introductory episode of a special Armenian-language season, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Hrach Martirosyan, one of the world's leading histo... more

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What happens when your first American "language" isn't English, but jazz? How does a voice shaped in the uncertainty and upheaval of 1990s Armenia find its way onto New York's storied jazz stages while still carrying the timbre of folk songs and cand... more

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What does it mean to write the words that shape history? How does language become a tool of power, persuasion, and memory? In this live episode, Dr. K sits down with Ken Khachigian—author of Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan and Nixon and ... more

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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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Dr. Hrach Martirosyan
One of the world's leading historical comparative linguists and a foremost authority on Armenian.
Episode: Introduction to Armenian Language: Myths, Misconceptions, and Evidence
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
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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
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Episode: Dialects of Dispossession
Dr. Nancy Hong
Director of the Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs at Glendale Unified School District
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Episode: Learning in Two Languages: Dual Language Immersion in Practice
Dr. Vartan Matiossian
An Armenian studies scholar, historian, literary expert, translator, and editor.
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Episode: Medz Yeghern: The Politics of Naming the Armenian Genocide

Host

Dr. Shushan Karapetian
Host of Language Therapy with Dr. K, engaging deeply in discussions around language, culture, and education, particularly within the Armenian community.

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Introduction to Armenian Language: Myths, Misconceptions, and Evidence
Q: What does language therapy mean and what does it mean as a scientific system?
Language therapy involves understanding how words and languages evolve and can help articulate linguistic changes and identity.
Beside the Golden Door: Jazz, Homeland, and the Universal Song with Lucy Yeghiazaryan
Q: What languages were you born into?
Lucy was born into Armenian, with a heavy Russian influence, and later learned English when she moved to the US at 12 years old.
Writing the Speeches that Shaped History with Ken Khachigian
Q: What does it take to be a good speechwriter?
Khachigian emphasizes the importance of understanding the speaker's voice, the audience's context, and having a clear message to convey.
Writing the Speeches that Shaped History with Ken Khachigian
Q: What linguistic environments were you born into? What languages or registers did you pick up along the way?
Ken Khachigian described growing up in a bilingual household where his family spoke primarily Armenian, with some English, shaping his understanding of linguistic complexity.
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.

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