Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.
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About the Host
Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D., is a sociolinguist and a lover of language variation. As a native of Massachusetts, but a longtime Texas transplant, “wicked” and “y’all” happily coexist in her idiolect. Erica received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin where she studied language and identity. She currently teaches courses there on Asian American Literature and Culture and English Language and Its Social Context.
Erica Brozovsky (host), Siyi Chen (Guest Director), & Ellie Ann Fenton (Director of Photography) filming on location at Natures Treasures in Austin, TX
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Erica Brozovsky (host) on set of Otherwords at Spotzen Productions.
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Erica Brozovsky (host) and Andrew Matthews (director/writer) filming an interview for the episode "What Brain Damage Reveals About Language''.
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Katie Graham (Producer/Director), Siyi Chen (Guest Director), Erica Brozovsky (host), Andrew Matthews (Director/Writer/Animator) with Chaunie & Fronkie on set at Spotzen Productions.
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