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Accent Bias and the Myth of Comprehensibility

Accent Bias and the Myth of Comprehensibility

FromImmigrantly


Accent Bias and the Myth of Comprehensibility

FromImmigrantly

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Mar 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our guest today is sure to bring an expansive perspective on the topic of accent bias. Professor Rahul Chakraborty is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who teaches at California State University, Fullerton, in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. As a linguist, his research has been featured in many scholarly journals, much of which has focused on accent bias's social implications. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan.  Content writer: Sarah Doh/Saadia Khan Editor: Tom Whelan    You can follow us on Twitter @immigrantly_pod & IG @immigrantlypod
Released:
Mar 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Immigrantly: a boundary-pushing, border-crossing podcast that gives diverse voices and stories, a home. Drawing on her own experiences as a rights activist and a first-generation Asian immigrant, creator & host, Saadia Khan tackles the big questions on race, identity & the immigrant experience while challenging mainstream narratives in today’s divided America. Covering everything from love and dating to food and faith, each weekly episode explores a theme with inspiring guests such as Grammy-winning singer Arooj Aftab; bestselling author of 'The Kite Runner,' Khaled Hosseini; and comedians Hari Kondabolu and Aparna Nancherla. It’s a true celebration of what makes us unique – and a timely reminder of all that unites us. If you’d like to be part of this fun, thoughtful and inclusive community, all you need to do is subscribe! Executive Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Sound Design & Content Editor: Manni Simon Media Coordinator: Kayla Lupoli Content Writers: Yudi Liu, Ashley Lanuza, Sarah Doh & Saadia Khan Music: Evan Ray Suzuki/Epidemic Sounds