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Celebrities and Controversies: What Works and What Doesn’t in Apology Videos

In today’s high society of “cancel culture,” apologizing has become a language that has diversified. This study dives deep into the world of online apologies, exploring how the majority of our influential figures today, celebrities, use language in public apology videos to mend what’s been broken and rebuild trust with their audience. The emotions, words, […]

apology strategies, apology YouTube videos, authenticity, body language, registers, social media

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Gendered Language Word Perception: On the Primary Language Acquisition in Los Angeles Adolescents

Bilingualism

Lily Eun, Maya Gibson-Ott, Desirae Barrios, Katherine Sandoval The Theory of Language Relativity suggests that an individual’s primary language shapes their perceptions and worldviews. Our research dives into how a gendered language like Spanish can affect object perception. The research focused on Spanish-speaking university students in Southern California; through surveys and interviews, the research illustrates

bilingualism, gender neutrality, Gendered Language

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The Linguistic Switcheroo: Navigating Style-Shifts in College Discourse

Sociolinguistics

This blog entry explores the dynamic world of language use among college students at UCLA, focusing on how they adjust their linguistic style in academic environments. We delve into the phenomenon of style-switching, where students navigate between informal conversations with peers and formal interactions with professors. Through careful observation and analysis, our research uncovers the

college students, Norms, power dynamics, professors, social stratification, tones

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Professor-Student Register Differences

Sociolinguistics

Something students are conditioned to do is change the way they speak to people in power, specifically their professors. They want to sound knowledgeable and inquisitive, refraining from using slang, meme speaks, and overuse of filler words. One difference we were intrigued by was register changes in lectures. Register is defined as the style of

classroom, formality, professors, registers

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Unveiling Linguistic Appropriation: A Dive into Slang Usage on Twitter

Sociolinguistics

Asfa Khan and Ayub Abdul-Cader A world where words wield power and every hashtag tells a story—welcome to the exploration of slang on Twitter. Exploring the intricate dance between language, identity, and culture, this study delves into the phenomenon of linguistic appropriation on Twitter. Focusing on the adoption of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) by

AAVE, cultural appropriation, Drag Queens, linguistic appropriation, Slang, social media

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Culture and Language: How Stigma Can Impact Students’ Mental Health Conversations

Sociolinguistics

College students in America have had a rise in mental health concerns, finding themselves facing internal and external troubles when seeking support and open dialogue. Although past studies discuss the external factors that impact the rise in mental health concerns in college students, few discuss the cultural factors that affect these college students’ ability to

Asian Americans, Chinese, college students, mental health, stigma

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The Persian Identity Crisis

Sociolinguistics

This study delves into the intricate relationship between language practices and the construction of individuals’ sense of belonging and cultural identity, with a specific focus on the Persian language, also known as Farsi. For second-generation Iranians residing in Los Angeles, this linguistic journey takes on a multifaceted nature, as they navigate a complex interplay between

Code-Switching, cultural identity, media representation, second-generation

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Words Matter: How Language Shapes Career Aspirations

Sociolinguistics

Corona Smith, Fehma Zahid, Tadeh Amirkhanian, and Taleen Amirkhanian In today’s rapidly changing society, the language we choose to use not only reflects our future aspirations but also has the ability to guide and change them. This study delves into the nuanced interplay between language and gender. Also, it examines how linguistic differences in word

assertive behavior, body language, career aspirations, college students, Gender Stereotypes, workplace

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Bridging Bytes and Cultures: The Impact of AI on Linguistic and Cultural Nuances in Online Conversations

Sociolinguistics

Ley’ah Mcclain-Perez and Ivan Pantoja Tinoco The digital era is marked by the ascension of artificial intelligence. In particular, this presentation will delve into the transformative influence of ChatGPT on the online communication landscape, particularly within the microcosm of X. This AI-driven tool created by OpenAI not only redefines user interactions but also molds the

AI, ChatGPT, online communication, social media, tones, virtual

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