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'Influencer voice' is making everyone sound the same
Ever noticed how online influencers often make their voice go up at the end of a sentence, like they’re asking a question? In this piece for Indy100, Dr Christopher Strelluf explains why – and how it’s impacting the way we speak.
Jo Angouri Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Discourse & Communication / 999 R.E.A.C.H. - Remote support in Emergency Assistance, Clinical Healthcare
We are delighted to share that Professor Jo Angouri has been appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of Discourse & Communication, a leading journal in our field and one that closely aligns with the research portfolio of Applied Linguistics.Congratulations to Jo on this significant achievement.
Jo is eager to expand and grow the journal’s footprint, if you have ideas for special issues or other contributions, Jo would be delighted to hear from you.
Jo Angouri is also leading the 999 R.E.A.C.H. - which added to the portfolio of work on Risk Negotiation and Decision Making in Medical Emergencies.
The project focuses on video technology for medical emergencies and engages with policy gaps surrounding the ethical and standardised use of video technologies in medical emergencies. Congratulations to Jo and the team on driving this impactful and forward-looking research. Joining Jo on this project are two newly appointed research assistants, Nora Bajcsi and Helen Wesson who are working in S1.19.
This is a great moment for Applied Linguistics and SELCS and we look forward to seeing exciting developments that Jo will bring to the journal.
Dr Altman Peng quoted by The Guardian in a story about a feminist film in China
Dr Altman Peng has been quoted by The Guardian in a story about a feminist film in China.
The Guardian, 1 December 2024, Feminist hit movie Her Story touted as China’s answer to Barbie. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/dec/01/feminist-hit-movie-her-story-touted-as-chinas-answer-to-barbie.
Publication by Professor Neil Murray
Congratulations to Professor Neil Murray who has published an article:
Moghaddam, M.M., & Murray, N. (2024). Beyond Pleasantries: University Teachers’ Responses to Students’ Favor-asking in Asynchronous Online Communication. Language Teaching Research.
Publication by Miriam Schwiening
Congratulations to Miriam Schwiening, who has recently published a new book chapter with Anna Tranter and Amy Stickels:
Tranter, A., Stickels, A., & Schwiening, M. (2024). Playing the game: Gamification as a pedagogical approach. In S. Leech & S. Hale (Eds.), Foundation Years and Why They Matter. Emerald Publishing Limited.
Publication by Dr Christopher Strelluf
Congratulations to Dr Christopher Strelluf who has recently published a new co-authored chapter:
Gordon, Matthew J. & Christopher Strelluf. 2024. When Missoura got warshed out: The rise of prescriptivist influence as a factor reshaping pronunciation. In Joseph A. Stanley, Margaret E. L. Renwick & Monica Nesbitt (eds.), Movement, economy, orientation: Twentieth-century shifts in North American language [Publication of the American Dialect Society 109], 194–220. Duke University Press.