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This presentation explores the importance of popularizing linguistic topics in mainstream media outlets. Ben Zimmer, from Vocabulary.com and The Wall St. Journal, discusses strategies to engage wider audiences and increase awareness about linguistics. The speaker shares examples from his experience with PechaKucha and Datablitz presentations, as well as other online media platforms. This talk was presented at LSA 2015 in Portland, OR, and mentions influential figures such as H.L. Mencken, Louise Pound, William Safire, and Jim McCawley. The session also includes amusing quotes from politicians who have used dialectology in their speeches.
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Popularizing Linguistic Topics in Mainstream Media Outlets Ben ZimmerVocabulary.com / Wall St. Journalbgzimmer@gmail.com PechaKuchaDatablitz: Popularizing Linguistics through Online MediaLSA 2015, Portland, OR
H.L. Mencken Louise Pound
William Safire Jim McCawley
“They might would have had a different conclusion.” (Mike Huckabee, “Fox News Sunday,” Nov. 18, 2007) “…something that might could get done.”(Fred Thompson, “Fox News Sunday,” Nov. 25, 2007)