Projects – Page 2 – Languaged Life

Media & Reality All at Once: How ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ is doing its best to exemplify our code-switched conversations

Jacqueline Aguirre, Josiah Apodaca, Kaitlyn Khoe, Mason Uesugi, Wonjun Kim Code-switching, or the use of more than one language, dialect, or code in an utterance or conversation, can be a way to signal identity. This study compares two sources of code-switching — conversations from media, specifically Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), and conversations in […]

bilingualism, Code-Switching, Mandarin, media representation, movies

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Phonological Variation and Identity in L.A. Spanish: The Case of /s/ Debuccalization

Language and Identity, Sociolinguistics

Brian Cifuentes, Nicholas Guymon, Jafarri Nocentelli, Amanda T. In this study, we investigate how native speakers of Puerto Rican, Guatemalan, and Mexican dialects of Spanish use /s/ debuccalization, a phonological process which targets /s/ in the coda position and yields either [h] or [∅] through complete deletion, to signal informal speech in Los Angeles. By

EVLA, immigrants, Language Variety, Los Angeles, prestige, Spanish

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The Linguistic Portrayal of Social Mobility in Bollywood Cinema through Hinglish

Bilingualism, Language and Identity, Sociolinguistics

Hashim Baig, Siuzanna Shaanian, Georgia Lewis, Jacob Cook, Christian Atud The rise of English as the global lingua franca has had profound effects on multiple cultures worldwide. One such spot is the Indian subcontinent, especially with the emergence of India from centuries of colonial rule. This paper looks at how Hindi-English code-switching (popularly called Hinglish)

Bollywood, Class, Code-Switching, Hindi, India, Media, movies

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Linguistic Features between University Students in California and New York: Reddit Version

Sociolinguistics

Clyde Villacrusis, Sydnie Yu, Monique Tunnell, Michelle Kim How often do you find yourself saying “hella” or “bet?” How does this differ for people across different regions? The research project discussed in this blog article compares linguistic markers, particularly slang, in Reddit communities of universities in New York and California. Using basic forms of natural

college students, Gen Z, natural language processing, Slang, social media

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Tech Bros and Tech Woes: A Perspective on Gendered Sociolinguistics in the Tech Industry

Language and Gender, Sociolinguistics

Jenny Wang, Madhavi Vivek, Rajana Chhin, Audrey Chung In the expanding realm of technology, language serves as more than just a communication tool — it is a powerful marker of identity and belonging. Our study delves into gendered linguistic practices within the tech industry, focusing on “tech bro” culture and its impact on female experience

gender, gender differences, othering, Slang, tech industry, Workplace Communication

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The Power of Language in Human-Animal Relationships

Sociolinguistics

Armine Mkrtchyan Language is not merely a tool for communication but a fundamental factor that shapes our understanding of the world around us. The words we use when speaking about our surroundings, the symbols we attach to them, and then the meanings we impart play a profound role in sculpting our perceptions. This intricate process

animals, anthropocentrism, Objectification, othering

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The TikTok Influencer Voice: Do Sociolinguistic Features Influence the Success of TikTok Videos?

Sociolinguistics

Natalia Adomaitis, Lam Hoang, Maryam Shama, Sydney Trieu, Kristina Zhao TikTok is a growing social media platform that launched in 2016 and since has gained 1 billion monthly active users, 60% of which are a part of the Gen Z demographic. Many influencers have rapidly grown in popularity, leading to social changes due to trendsetting

“Uptalk”, “Valley Girl” Speech, Conversational Style, Filler Words, Gen Z, influencers, Rising Intonation, Sociolinguistic Features, TikTok, Video Success, Viewer Engagement

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In-Person vs. Digital Communication Styles Among Classmates

Sociolinguistics

Megu Kondo, Devina Harminto, Yixing Wang, Yinlin Xie, Batool Al Yousif In the rapidly evolving landscape of communication, the distinction between in-person and digital communication has become a focal point of linguistic and sociocultural studies. This project delves into the nuanced differences in language use, expression, and understanding across these two modes of communication. The

college students, emojis, Gen Z, social media, Speech Style, texting

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The Gender Playbook of Stand-Up Comedy

Communications, Language and Gender

Shaveon Sisson, Daria Avtukh, Chelsea Garcia, Frieda Lopez Mesina When it comes to humor, women are typically criticized for being less funny or for trying too hard to be funny. There is a sense of discrimination and inequality when it comes to comedy and gender. Asking the questions, how do sex differences have an effect

Gender Inequality, Humor Perception, Language Variety, Speech Communities, Stand-up Comedy

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