LURA 2023
- The rise of internet slang has brought about a unique shift in the way we communicate, now transforming once simple terms like "lmao" and "lol" into powerful tools for expressing emotion and building social connections.
- How is the English language used to encourage safe driving in a predominantly non-English speaking community?
- Can the eccentricities of grammar in one’s native language subconsciously affect the way speakers perceive the world?
- As the definition of the pejorative term “Karen” is evolving, the term is now used as a derogatory term for any woman perceived as angry.
- The language of romantic love is widespread throughout society and the media, but how does this affect people who do not want a romantic relationship?
- How does the show Love is Blind discursively produce biphobic ideologies?
- Should we avoid teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) how to speak like a ‘native’ English speaker?
- How do contemporary colonialist societies maintain social stratification through language?
- How are multiethnic and bilingual individuals in the United States received, and how do their interactions change depending on the country their language is natively spoken in?
- When cis actors play trans characters, they promote an inauthentic perception of trans identity.