LURA-2 2023

Korean pop sensations such as BTS and BLACKPINK are a global phenomenon, but are fans aware of the racist uses of language found in this beloved music genre?

How does the effect of having multiple cultures and languages being integrated into your daily life affect who you are as an individual?

“Is there a thing where we like…talk to each other…normally?”

How does the jargon of a video game community affect the players’ performance?

How can we understand the use of normative political language?

How can English Language Teachers design their curricula to help celebrate and spread awareness about neurodiverse conditions?

How can the use of subtle linguistic cues affect perception of a conflict? How much are we influenced, not only by what information we receive, but by the way that information is conveyed?

Why are many Jewish characters in film and television portrayed with thick New York accents?