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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: | Tween (11-13 years) | Teen (13-17 years) | Seniors (55+) | Families | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts, Music & Plays | Genealogy & Local History | Cultures, Celebrations & Holidays |
TAGS: | Lex 250 |
| Mon, Jun 30 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 01 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 02 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 03 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 04 | Closed |
| (Independence Day) | |
| Sat, Jul 05 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 06 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
