Event Details
Language Day 2019: Language Exhibition
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LANGUAGE DAYInternational Mother Language Day, observed for nearly 20 years, is an opportunity to celebrate linguistic diversity and multilingualism. This year, the Language Matters Working Group, the Texas A&M Libraries, Department of Hispanic Studies, and the Center for Teaching Excellence are co-sponsoring three days of activities meant to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism at the University. Join us February 26–28 for a variety of activities related to all things language and linguistics. |
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Feb. 26 |
Language ExhibitionMultiple language-themed tables and exhibits such as linguistic bilingual poetry exhibits, linguistic treasure hunts, exhibits on languages of Texas and many more engaging and educational activities. 10:00am – 4:00pm • Evans Library, 1st floor |
Feb. 27 |
Linguistics in Five — Mini PresentationsTwelve short linguistics presentations by researchers from across the campus including students and faculty. Each talk will last 5 minutes. 3:00pm – 5:00pm • Evans Library, Whitley Suite |
Feb. 28 |
Lecture by Dr. Whitney ChappellDr. Whitney Chappell (UT San Antonio) will will give a speech titled Social and Linguistic Perception in a Heritage Language: The Socio-indexical Knowledge of Second-generation Spanish Speakers in the United States. 2:00pm – 3:30pm • Glasscock Center, Rm 311 |
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Mother Language Day |