The 8 Best Anne Curzan Podcasts
1) Anne Curzan: Say What? Says Who?
Over time, the meaning of words often changes. The history of these changes suggests they're inevitable and that some of us (like our host) could be a little more relaxed about it and a little less pe...Show More
2) What makes a word "real"? | Anne Curzan
One could argue that slang words like ‘hangry,’ ‘defriend’ and ‘adorkable’ fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don't appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decid...Show More
3) Episode 122: Says Who, with Anne Curzan
We spoke with Dr. Anne Curzan about her new book, “Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares about Words”. We talk about language change, inner grammandos, the benefits of learning...Show More
4) Anne Curzan | Let Them Lead Episode 7
Anne Curzan, the granddaughter of legendary Michigan State University president John Hannah, attended Yale, where she participated in some-two dozen intramural sports. After earning her Ph.D. in Engli...Show More
5) What makes a word "real"? | Anne Curzan
One could argue that slang words like ‘hangry,’ ‘defriend’ and ‘adorkable’ fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don't appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decid...Show More
6) Exploring the 'Funnest' Parts of Language with Anne Curzan
980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Language," and why li...Show More
7) Was ist ein "richtiges" Wort? | Anne Curzan
Man könnte behaupten, dass "Slang"-Ausdrücke wie "hangry", "defriend" und "adorkable" wichtige Bedeutungslücken in der englischen Sprache füllen, selbst wenn sie nicht im Wörterbuch stehen. Wer entsch...Show More
8) Sex Workers
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the authoress, the usherette, and the editrix with Anne Curzan, the lady professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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