A Talk with Dr. Jennifer Cramer
Have you ever heard someone say that people from the Appalachian Mountains sound like Shakespeare? Or maybe you’ve been told that the language spoken there is frozen in time. These and other misconceptions about the linguistic varieties employed by Appalachians have hidden the vibrant and dynamic nature of their language and helped to perpetuate the idea that speakers of these dialects are old-fashioned and backwards. This presentation examines the myths and realities surrounding Appalachian Englishes by providing evidence that these varieties, like all others, are constantly changing.
Presented by Kentucky Humanities and the Lexington Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Middle School | High School | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Plays, Music & Other Performances | Local History | Genealogy & Family History | Cultures & Traditions |
TAGS: | Lex 250 |
Mon, Apr 21 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 22 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Apr 23 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Apr 24 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Apr 25 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 26 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Apr 27 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.