Jackman Humanities Institute events

The Jackman Humanities Institute at the University of Toronto invites you to
participate in three free afternoon discussions about language norms and
identity in contemporary Canada. From June 22 to 24, educators and
examiners, linguists and dictionary-makers will share their expertise and
engage in debate with each other and the public.

* Does good communication always mean following the rules of language?

*Who gets to decide what is correct language in Canada?
Educators? The government? The media? Employers?

* How is Canadian English changing in modern Canada?

 

There are three themed events:

* Canadian English: Beyond eh to zed (Monday June 22);

* Accent on Arrival: Language, Citizenship and Immigrant Integration
(Tuesday June 23);

* Language and Media: From the Great White North to South Park
(Wednesday June 24).

 

All of the events begin at 4:15pm and take place in the first floor
conference room of the Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St George Street at
Bloor.

For additional information including the names of confirmed speakers, see http://www.humanities.utoronto.ca/ or our flyers online:

Series:
http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/prescrip/june22-24.pdf

Accent on Arrival:
http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/prescrip/june23.pdf

 

Contact:
Carol Percy

Department of English

University of Toronto

Tel: (416) 978-4287

Email: linguistic.prescriptivism@utoronto.ca