LURA 2020-2

  • A cartoon about a doctor and patient
    Improving Medicine One Interaction at a Time
    Does anyone really like going to the doctor? By: Laura Wild Course: Language in US Society (Ling 1000) Advisors: Prof. Chase Raymond TA: Olivia HirscheyLURA 2020 Whether you’re sick with the flu or just going in for your annual checkup,
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  • A collection of IPA symbols
    English to IPA Translation Using a Neural Network
    Is it possible for a computer to learn the general patterns in English spelling? By: Zach Ryan Course: Machine Learning & Linguistics (Ling 4100)  Advisor: Prof. Mans HuldenLURA 2020 Introduction to g2pEnglish spelling is
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  • A photo of the "ICE bae"
    Deciphering “ICE Bae” through the Lens of Twitter Politics 
    How do the American left and right interact on Twitter, particularly in response to viral sensations based in politics? By: Jewel Ornelas Course: Language and Digital Media (Ling 3800) Advisor: Prof. Kira HallLURA 2020 As both an avid user
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  • A woman in a hijab with the text "Allahu Akbar means 'God is great' not 'I'm going to murder you'."
    The Semantic Pejoration of the Arabic Phrase 'Allahu Akbar'
    How a phrase used by billions of Muslims worldwide lost its meaning. By: Max Dwight  Course: Language & Politics (Ling 3800) Advisor: Prof. Adam HodgesLURA 2020[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6OpTUew5OE] In the spring of
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  • A collection of communication technology icons
    Wait, HOW Are they Using Fonts?
    Have you ever wondered what meaning is intended when sOMEONE SWITCHES TO ALL CAPS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE?By: Scout Sojak Course: Language and Digital Media (Ling 3800) Advisor: Prof. Kira HallLURA 2020Have you ever wondered what meaning is
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