Monthly Archives: October 2008
podcast #28: Piñata politics, the Chinese-American generation gap and the bilingualism industry
In this cast, an explanation of piñata politics– and why that approach won’t work on election day. Then the political and linguistic divide between Chinese immigrant voters and their Chinese-American offspring. Then two hits on speaking two languages: Oregon votes … Continue reading
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podcast #27: A-Z of the U.S. presidential election, part dos
It’s the second half of our presidential election alphabet. We pick it up with N, for nuclear/nucular energy. Then it’s on to Spanish language ads, Chinese language ballots, and the Canadian who wishes he were American – but perhaps just … Continue reading
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podcast #26: A-Z of the U.S. presidential election, part one
This week and next, we’re alphabetizing the presidential election campaign. A is for Auma, B is for Bangladesh – and you’ll have to listen to the podcast to hear the rest. Among the issues: Islam, political cliches, and foreign versions … Continue reading
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podcast #25: negotiating in Arabic, Arab-American writers and the Arabization of The Simpsons
It’s Arabic week at The World in Words. First, how Arabic and Hebrew both help and hinder Middle East negotiations. Then, Arab-American writers and the words they have to use post 9/11. Finally, The Simpsons gets an Arabic language makeover … Continue reading
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podcast #24: The Joy of Spanglish, and a Swedish-American spat on insularity
We have two takes on Spanglish this week, along with many fine examples of America’s fastest-growing language. First, Ilan Stavans explains why he is translating Don Quixote into Spanglish. Then, Bill Santiago explains why he delivers much of his stand-up … Continue reading
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