Language Spotlight
Started last year by our intrepid linguist, Leilah Bielser, the helm of the Language Spotlight is now vacant.
So, if you have a passion for asking, exploring, and answering questions about language, get in touch using the form below.
Goal of the Language Spotlight
The objective of these blog posts is to spark interest in the wonderful world of languages and linguistics, and to deepen your appreciation of the language(s) you already know!
The blog may also feature interviews with language learners and language teachers about their experiences!
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Language Spotlight Posts
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Sign Out A Board Game!
Add some more fun to your language learning journey with one of the 200 board games available from MacOdrum Library.
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Nobody Speaks Standard Arabic
As an ode to all things academic, I thought today would be the perfect opportunity to talk about Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), and the many…
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Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz and Other Curiously Long German Words
Well, that’s the magic of morphology. Morphology, in linguistics, is the study of how words are formed. We look at morphemes, the smallest units of language that carry…
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How Did We Get Here? The Fascinating Evolution of Written Chinese
Chinese writing differs significantly from what we English speakers are used to, that much is no secret.
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Can Languages Really Be…Romantic?
It’s hard to ignore Valentine’s Day, whether you’re planning to cozy up with your partner, a pint of ice cream, or a midterm exam.
