Language Oppression in Tibet

[Listen on buzzsrpout] Carrie and Megan talk with Dr Gerald Roche, Lecturer in the Department of Languages and Cultures at La Trobe University, about his new book, The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet, language oppression, solidarity, China and Tibet.  LSA's response to the EO on English as the Official Language of the US Support … Continue reading Language Oppression in Tibet

The Italian N-Word

[Listen on buzzsprout] Megan Figueroa: Hi, and welcome to the Vocal Friars Podcast, the podcast about linguistic discrimination. Carrie Gillon: I'm Carrie Gillon. Megan: And I'm Megan Figueroa. Oh, Carrie, are we supposed to be enemies now? Carrie: Yeah. Well, as far as I can tell, yes, we are in the beginning of a trade … Continue reading The Italian N-Word

matkunsh 7mar

[Listen on buzzsprout] Carrie Gillon: Hi, and welcome to the Vocal Fries podcast. The podcast about linguistic discrimination. Megan Figueroa: I'm Megan Figueroa. Carrie: And I'm Carrie Gillon. Megan: You're bundled up. I'm bundled up. It's actually winter. Carrie: It's definitely winter. Yep. Still haven't had any snow yet, this fall to winter, but it … Continue reading matkunsh 7mar

Demystifying Language

Listen on buzzsprout Carrie Gillon: Hi, and welcome to the Vocal Fries Podcast, the podcast about linguistic discrimination. Megan Figueroa.: I'm Megan Figueroa. Carrie: And I'm Carrie Gillon. Megan: I almost thought you forgot your name there for a second. Carrie: Oh, there must be a lag. Megan: Oh, is there a lag? Carrie: There … Continue reading Demystifying Language

Fear and Loathing in Politics and Academia

Megan Figueroa: Hi. Welcome to the Vocal Fries podcast, the podcast about linguistic discrimination. Carrie Gillon: I'm Carrie Gillon. Megan: And I'm Megan Figueroa, and I'm upright at my computer. Carrie: Oh, boy. The worst has arrived. Again. Megan: Yeah. Again. I know. I remember when he was in office last time, people had commented … Continue reading Fear and Loathing in Politics and Academia