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Linguistics Behind the Scenes

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Linguistics
English Language
Hyphen
Punctuation
Star Wars
Adverbs
German Language
Drunkenness
Cultural Differences
Communication
Alcohol
Bridge Of Knowledge
Language Learning
Identity
Legal Language
Historical Scribers
Language Evolution
Comic Books
Pop Culture
Holocaust

This podcast is for everyone who enjoys or even loves language. Have you ever wondered why we speak or write like that? And how we can find out what is usual, "right" or "wrong" in language use? Then join linguistics professor Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer and linguistics enthusiast Dominic Piazza on a backstage tour of linguistic research as they engage in entertaining chats about all the many fu... more

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In this duplicative (but never dull) episode of Linguistics Behind the Scenes, Christinaand Dominic explore the fascinating world of copying – from plagiarism tophotocopies, and from fairy tales to “salad salad.”

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In this futuristic episode of Linguistics Behind the Scenes, Christina and Dominic investigate how we talk to machines – and what our language reveals about the way we see them.

- Do we treat AI and robots like tools, teammates… or something in betw... more

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In this episode, Christina and Dominic make a point of exploring the tiny dots and lines that we find in writing. They uncover the history, humor, and hidden powers of punctuation marks – especially the humble hyphen with its many functions.

- Is it... more

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In this adverbially adventurous episode of Linguistics Behind the Scenes, Christina and Dominic dig deep into one of grammar’s dustiest drawers: the adverb category, which combines such different words as "here", "happily", "very", and around.

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Hosts

Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer
Linguistics professor and host with extensive involvement in language research and science communication
Dominic Piazza
Linguistics enthusiast and host with focus on language, technology, and culture

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Why do we check in at the check-in but check out at the checkout? | English compounds and their spelling
Q: Why do we check in at the check-in but we check out at the check-out?
Because check-in as a noun has two syllables and prefers a hyphen, while the verb to check-in is a phrasal verb and is spelled with a space.
Why do we check in at the check-in but check out at the checkout? | English compounds and their spelling
Q: Can you tell me what you found?
In my research on English compounds, I found a pattern regarding when to hyphenate or spell as single words.
How difficult are comic strips and cartoons? | The language of comics
Q: What were your results? What did you find in the end?
I found that the language in comics is easier, with most sentences being relatively short and accessible, making them suitable for language learners.
How difficult are comic strips and cartoons? | The language of comics
Q: What was the core focus of your research?
I was interested to see whether the language of comics is actually easier than the language that we find elsewhere.
How can we keep Holocaust survivors’ voices alive? | Creating an interactive digital testimony in English
Q: What is it that you would actually like to ask a Holocaust survivor?
I would love to ask them their perspective on how the world has changed.

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This show centers on language and linguistics through approachable, wide-ranging conversations between two hosts who explore how language shapes culture, technology, and everyday life. Recent episodes skim topics from politeness in human-computer interaction and the ethics of naming in archaeology to the linguistic features of recipes, time in different languages, and the translation of fairy tales. A hallmark is the playful yet rigorous treatment of how language evolves, how meaning shifts across media (from comics to video games to film), and how cultural context informs linguistic practice. Highlighted are skillful pulls on real-world examples (from Star Wars slang to German compound spelling) and accessible demonstrations of linguistic ... more

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