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In a Manner of Speaking

By: Paul Meier
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  • A podcast on the spoken word
    © 2024 Paul Meier
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Episodes
  • Episode 76 (African-American English)

    Episode 76 (African-American English)
    May 1 2024
    The May 2024 episode focuses on African-American English, which Paul discusses with American Dialect Society President Patricia Cukor-Avila. Paul and Patricia principally listen to and analyze historic Black dialects in the United States, from Colonial days to the early 20th century.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 75 (Loudmouths and the Sound of Silence)

    Episode 75 (Loudmouths and the Sound of Silence)
    Apr 1 2024
    For the April 2024 podcast, Paul explores loudness, or the lack thereof. Just as he examined extremes of pitch and speed in past episodes, Paul discusses extremes of volume, looking at world records for loudness while reflecting on the rarity of true silence.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 74 (Folk Linguistics)

    Episode 74 (Folk Linguistics)
    Mar 1 2024
    Welcome to the March 2024 episode of "In a Manner of Speaking," in which Paul discusses folk linguistics with dialectologist Dennis Preston, professor emeritus at Oklahoma State University and former president of the American Dialect Society. To learn more about the topic and Professor Preston, and for extra, free content, visit the podcast episode page at PaulMeier.com/In-a-Manner-of-Speaking.
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    39 mins
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