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Episode summary:
In this second episode of Language Law and Order, hosts Linda Pillière, Ingrid Tieken, and Morana Lukač are joined by special guests Joan Beal and Robin Straaijer—two prominent scholars in the field of prescriptivism and co-editors of the Routledge Handbook of Linguistic Prescriptivism (2023), alongside Morana. Together, they delve into the motivations, challenges, and breakthroughs behind the creation of this landmark volume. The discussion spans the evolving status of prescriptivism in linguistics, cross-cultural perspectives, and the social implications of language norms in education, publishing, and beyond.
Episode highlights:
- The origins of the Handbook: Joan, Robin, and Morana share how the idea for the Handbook emerged from decades of academic collabo ...