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Language & Linguistics (English and More)


Group Description :
Language is probably the fundamental human characteristic and skill: just about everything else depends on it in some way, and to some degree. In this group, we’ll investigate and discuss all sorts of fascinating things in the field of linguistics. This could include: language histories and development; word and phrase origins; how children learn to speak; dialects and accents; slang and jargon; language and society; language and the brain; media and language; ideas about ‘correctness’; and many other possibilities. The group will be as interactive in possible, encouraging members’ contributions – but no prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and open-mindedness.
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Venue : Bassett area, Show Map
Frequency : Fourth Thursdays of each Month
Time of Session : 10:00 to 12:00
Group Meeting Dates :
Thursday 22nd January 2026 Thursday 26th February 2026 Thursday 26th March 2026
Thursday 23rd April 2026 Thursday 28th May 2026 Thursday 25th June 2026
Thursday 23rd July 2026 Thursday 27th August 2026 Thursday 24th September 2026
Thursday 22nd October 2026 Thursday 26th November 2026 Thursday 24th December 2026
Thursday 28th January 2027 Thursday 25th February 2027 Thursday 25th March 2027
Thursday 22nd April 2027 Thursday 27th May 2027 Thursday 24th June 2027
Thursday 22nd July 2027 Thursday 26th August 2027 Thursday 23rd September 2027
Thursday 28th October 2027 Thursday 25th November 2027 Thursday 23rd December 2027
Thursday 27th January 2028 Thursday 24th February 2028 Thursday 23rd March 2028
Thursday 27th April 2028 Thursday 25th May 2028 Thursday 22nd June 2028
Thursday 27th July 2028 Thursday 24th August 2028