Linguistics in the Pub (LIP) October: Discussing Linguistic Diversity

[Ruth Singer]

Announcement

Linguistics in the Pub (LIP) 7pm, Tuesday 18th October 2011

Discussing Linguistic Diversity

This month we will be exploring how we can share our work with the
general public. Instead of waiting for journalists to jump on (often
sensationalist) stories about "undiscovered languages" or language
death we need to be proactive in communicating to the general public
the realities of linguistic diversity and the importance of
maintaining, documenting and reviving that diversity. Ruth Singer and
Lauren Gawne will share some of their experiences from the "Writing
for Readers" workshop run at The University of Melbourne's Writing
Centre about reaching out to a general audience. We will discuss the
benefits and challenges of sharing our work with the public.

Organised by RNLD http://www.rnld.org
Date:      Tuesday 18th October
Time:      7:00 pm
Venue:    Upstairs room, Prince Alfred Hotel,
191 Grattan St, Carlton
(corner of Bouverie St)
ph ‪(03) 9347-3033‬

Food and drinks available at the venue.

Contact  Ruth Singer if you have any questions rsinger at unimelb.edu.au

LIP is an occasional gathering of language activists and linguists in
Melbourne. All are welcome. Those in other parts of Australia and the
world who can't make it to the Melbourne LIPs are encouraged to
organise a local gathering to discuss this topic and support language
activities in your area.