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Language Therapy with Dr. K

USC Institute of Armenian Studies

Language Therapy with Dr. K explores language in the Armenian context. Discover the quirky nuances, fun, and frustrations of language, as Dr. Shushan Karapetian delves into conversations about immigration, diaspora, shame, bilingualism, culture, heritage, and so much more. A USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies podcast.

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01:38:20

Linguistic Legacies: Language, Identity, and Social...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2024/08/01

How do scholars decipher the ways people have used and thought about language in the past? How have those attitudes and practices been distorted and rewritten in modern national narratives? How do language ideologies from several centuries ago shape modern day practices? Join Dr. K and historical sociolinguist Dr. Jennifer Manoukian as they examine the language practices, attitudes, and ideologies of Ottoman Armenians and their descendants in the post-genocide Armenian diaspora. In tracing the

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01:43:54

Learning in Two Languages: Dual Language Immersion in...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2024/06/03

What does a typical day look like for students immersed in two languages? How does language immersion actually work? How are misconceptions about language learning challenged through immersion educational models? Join Dr. K and Dr. Nancy Hong, Director of Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs at Glendale Unified School District, as they delve into the unique educational model of dual immersion, highlighting its objectives of fostering functional bilingualism and biliteracy. They explore the

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01:11:28

Medz Yeghern: The Politics of Naming the Armenian...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2024/04/26

How does our choice of language shape our understanding of history? What power do words hold in defining our past and current events? Join Dr. K and Dr. Vartan Matiossian, author of The Politics of Naming the Armenian Genocide, as they delve into the geneology, etymology, and chronology of Medz Yeghern - the Armenian term for the mass murder and ethnic cleansing of the Armenian ethno-religious group in the Ottoman Empire between the years 1915-1923. They discuss how the politics of naming the

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01:44:54

Polyglot Passports: Navigating Little Armenias

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2024/03/20

What experiences and motivations inspire someone to learn multiple languages? How do polyglots use language to connect with various cultures? How can the Armenian language serve as a gateway to explore vibrant Armenian communities across the globe? Join Dr. K and Rouben Koulaksezian, author of “Little Armenias: The Travel Guide of the Armenian Diaspora,” as they embark on a linguistic journey. Together, they delve into the intricacies of language acquisition, drawing from the experiences of a

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01:15:15

It takes a village to raise a language: The Case of...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2024/01/29

How did a historian and political scientist become the force behind the largest institutional revitalization of Western Armenian in our time? What does it mean for a language to be endangered? How can a grant making institution foster the environments and resources to promote a diasporic language? Join Dr. K and Dr. Razmik Panossian, director of the Department of Armenian Communities for the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, as they explore the role of institutional vision and support as a means of

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55:49

Planet Word: The Vision(ary) Behind a Language Museum

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2024/01/11

What does a museum dedicated to words and language look like? What does it feel like in terms of experience? How can a museum bring “language to life” and convey its power, joy, and beauty? Join Dr. K and Ann Friedman, founder and CEO of Planet Word, a first-of-its-kind interactive museum in Washington DC devoted to exploring and celebrating language in all its facets. Together, they delve into Ann's background in education, the inception of Planet Word, its dynamic evolution, and her aspirations

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01:20:53

Translation: The Anatomy of Language

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/12/15

What is the nature of translation? Does it hinge on precision or is it inherently a creative process? Is it possible to live in a perpetual state of translation, both personally and professionally? And are some things simply untranslatable? Join Dr. K and Karén Karslyan - award winning poet, artist, and translator, as they discuss the cultural, social, philosophical, and linguistic underpinnings behind all kinds of translations. In response to Karen’s self-characterization as a medical examiner of

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55:49

Broadcasting Across Boundaries

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/10/12

What’s in a name? What is the impact of standing firmly alongside one’s Armenian heritage? And in a profession where speech is essential, what is the motivation behind using one’s personal voice for the benefit of the Armenian community? Join Dr. K and Araksya Karapetyan, Emmy Award winning television personality and anchor woman for KTTV Fox11’s Good Day L.A., as they discuss everything from unapologetic Armenianness in the workplace, language insecurities and anxieties, assimilation, all the way

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01:06:03

Amerikatsi: The Language of Film

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/09/01

What is (an) Amerikatsi? How can a film endeavor to capture the Armenian spirit? And why are inclusivity and accessibility in the arts not only relevant, but necessary, in this day and age? Join Dr. K and Emmy Award winner Michael Goorjian - writer, director, and lead actor of the film Amerikatsi, as they discuss the inspiration and purpose behind the story, the ways in which it intersects with Goorjian’s personal life experiences, and the journey to rediscovering cultural heritage. Through their

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01:24:46

Speak Beautifully: Language Dynamics in Armenia from...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/07/06

Why is language ever changing? How do these shifts influence cultural dynamics and attitudes? And how have these phenomena manifested within the Armenian context? Join Dr. K and Lilit Ghazaryan, PhD Candidate in Linguistic Anthropology at UCLA, as they discuss everything from language purity, code mixing and switching in the diaspora, to language dynamics in classrooms in Armenia. By focusing on the language of children, the group most affected by current sociolinguistic changes, they follow the

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01:08:42

Language and Freedom: Outside the Binary

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/05/01

What does it mean to write with spelling freedoms? How do language purity and language anxiety hinder literary innovation? And how do unconventional ways of thinking and being encourage creativity within the Armenian language? Join Dr. K and Hrayr Varaz Khanjian, MIT trained linguist and author of #Ճիվճիվ, a bilingual collection of twitter poems, as they discuss the influences of his queerness on both the inventive format of his work and his views on language’s malleability. They explore and

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58:46

The Toll of the Pandemic on Armenian Mother Guilt

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

What is Armenian mother guilt in the diaspora? How can a pandemic impact language dynamics in the home? Why is it that our professional expertise, competence, and training often disappear when it comes to things Armenian, our families, and our own children? Join Dr. K and Dr. Lori Mesrobian, USC professor of Spanish, as they discuss the extra complications of transmitting Armenian during the pandemic, the intense grief, disappointment, and shame associated with fears of loss, and the need for local

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54:42

From Bazar to Belote: Language as Means to Play

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

Are you up for a game of Belote? How did a French trick-taking card game gain such ubiquitous popularity both in Armenia and the diaspora? What is the special Armenian twist (hint: the bazar element) with its own language dynamics and social hierarchy? Though full of French, Turkish, and Russian words, why is it perceived as such an Armenian domain by players? Join Dr. K with research assistant and USC student Sarkis Tricha as they explore the roots and origins of Belote, the various game-specific

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01:06:31

Armenian(s) in Russia: A Case of Linguistic Plastic...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

How do immigrants navigate integrating into host societies while still maintaining an orientation toward the homeland? What is the role of language in that process? What if they live in a society with a colonial/imperial legacy? Dr. K is joined by UCLA PhD candidate Anatolii Tokmantcev as they discuss the formation of Armenian communities in Russia, how Armenians are conceptualized in the Russian imagination, the factors that contribute to the quick loss of the Armenian language, and so much more

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57:33

Failures of Language & Curious Hybrids

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

How do colonial and diasporic histories impact language dynamics? How do these forces manifest themselves in the case of curious hybrids or third-culture kids, the characterization author Nadia Owusu uses to encapsulate her Ghanian and Armenian-American heritage, through the lens of a child growing up in various international communities? Join Dr. K and Nadia Owusu as they discuss Aftershocks, Owusu’s powerful memoir, and use it as a springboard for topics such as colonialism, inherited languages,

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59:41

¡Ask a Mexican!

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

What happens when an alternative weekly in Orange County starts a column called ¡Ask a Mexican!, in which journalist Gustavo Arellano responds to reader questions about Mexican-American stereotypes in a satirical, wonderfully witty and informative manner? And he uses Spanish and Spanglish in almost every response? And it becomes so successful that it turns into a book? Join Dr. K and trailblazing LA Times columnist and author Gustavo Arellano as they use his work to talk about journalistic tropes

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50:23

Systems of Language

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

How can the cultural influences and language dynamics of an immigrant household make its way to heavy metal and some of the most transformational music of its time? Going from an Armenian private school to sold out arenas around the world, Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down talks to Dr. K about how growing up speaking both standards of Armenian sparked a mindset of adaptability and perseverance throughout his life and career. For more, visit armenian.usc.edu.

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45:59

Language(s) in Therapy

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

How can a psychologist use language as a tool for healing, and as a method of traveling to times and locations often buried and distant in the past? If both therapist and patient are bilingual, how are language dynamics negotiated and experienced during therapy? In this episode, Dr. K sits down with clinical psychologist Mariam Vanounts to discuss the role of language(s) and non-verbal communication in various forms of therapy. For more, visit armenian.usc.edu.

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26:39

CHEERIOS

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

While Cheerios are commonly known as a popular breakfast food, the term has taken on a life of its own in the Armenian American context, referring to a specific way a person speaks or behaves. In this episode, Dr. K talks to a number of young Armenian Americans and immigrants from Armenia to uncover this phenomenon and determine who exactly is a Cheerios and how that label is used. For more, visit armenian.usc.edu.

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44:33

The Language of Priesthood in the Armenian Apostolic...

Language Therapy with Dr. K ·

2023/04/17

What does it take to become a priest in the Armenian Apostolic Church and what role does language play in the process? In this episode, Dr. K is joined by the Parish Priest of St. John Armenian Apostolic Church, Father Mesrop Ash, to explore the different roles within the Armenian Church and understand the various procedures and processes behind ordination. For more, visit armenian.usc.edu.

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