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Perthshire Society of Natural Science presents
A Curious Minds talk
"Pure dead brilliant: Language & identity in Scotland today"
by Dr. Sadie Ryan of Glasgow University

Everyone speaks with an accent. The moment we hear someone talk we may form a mental image of that person's national, social, economic and educational background. Is that a good thing - or bad? Sadie is a sociolinguist with a keen interest in the relationships between accents and identity.

£7; PSNS members £3.50

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Fri 23 Feb 2024: 19:30
AK Bell Library

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