Codeswitching

Summary

For black Americans, having the ability to code-switch could help you get that promotion, make your case to a judge, or leave a ... Benjamin moves through the world in different ways based on his identity...and you probably do too. FEATURING: Benjamin ... Taught from a young age to culturally code switch, Chandra Arthur discusses how learning default conformity in different settings ... Some people are not familiar with how to handle themselves in societal conditions other than what they are used to and they will ... In different contexts, you might speak a different language or use different terms, grammar, gestures, etc. This video is all about the linguistic phenomenon called When can you say 'you ate and left no crumbs' and when should it be 'your performance was outstanding'? The key is ... Excerpts from interviews made for the documentary TALKING BLACK in AMERICA talkingblackinamerica.org for the DVD ... This highlight video comes from the fourth class of the Spring 2025 semester. The original live stream took place on Thursday, ... "I started taking the bass out of my voice to sound less intimidating. So thank you would become 'I'm most grateful'." Sound ... In her inspiring TEDx Talk, Chandrika invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity, authenticity, and the subtle ways we ...