Topics in Language Science Speaker Series – Dennis Preston (Oklahoma State University)
Language Variation: Why Can’t Languages Just Sit Still? The eminent sociolinguist William Labov once observed that there is no such thing as a single-style speaker. He was surely right; you don’t talk to your grandmaw the same way you talk to friends in a bar. But variety in language goes far beyond such choices; it
Topics in Language Science Speaker Series – Janet van Hell (Penn State)
Bilingualism: Myths and Facts
Topics in Language Science Speaker Series – Michele Diaz (Penn State)
The Paradox of Aging and LanguageWhile aging is often associated with moving more slowly, and increased forgetfulness, not all mental aspects show decline. Language is a great example of where we find stability across the lifespan. For example, reading is a skill that is well maintained as we age and can be a great activity