Backed by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying biases influence the way we hear, regard and, ultimately, judge each other. A talk that will leave you questioning your assumptions about what it really means to speak a language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 16.12.2020Who counts as a speaker of a language? | Anna Babel
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Folge vom 15.12.2020An innovative way to support children with special needs | Billy Samuel MwapeAfter his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child’s special needs. In this inspiring, personal talk, he describes how project management -- the process of leading a team’s work to achieve goals on a tight timeline -- can help you tackle life’s biggest challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 14.12.2020How to be an upstander instead of a bystander | Angélique Parisot-PotterIf you see something wrong in the workplace, what should you do? Business leader Angélique Parisot-Potter says you should speak up, even when it's scary. Sharing her personal experience of voicing concerns at work, she offers three lessons on standing up for what's right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 11.12.2020A strategy for supporting and listening to others | Jeremy BrewerAs a police officer, Jeremy Brewer interacts with individuals experiencing trauma and loss on a daily basis. Giving us a peek into this little-discussed aspect of the job, Brewer shares thoughtful insights on why respecting people's space is sometimes more important than trying to fix an unfixable moment -- and explains how you can use this approach to support someone when they need you the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.