Published Jul 2, 2021
'Arrival': How To Talk To Aliens
Explore the intriguing intersection of linguistics, science fiction, and gender as field linguist Jessica Coon discusses her consultancy role in the film 'Arrival,' shedding light on the linguistic challenges of alien communication and its influence on public perception of linguistics and female scientists.
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