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Hometown:
Pocatello,
ID
US
(Bannock County)
School:
Idaho State University
Undergraduate student
Global Studies
Funded by EPSCoR Award:
ICREWS | OIA-2242769
Research Location(s):
Idaho State University
COUNTIES: Bannock
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT(S): District 28, District 29
Research Statement:
I want to apply my training as a linguist to explore the use of language to reflect ideology. My military experience trained me as a 'practical' linguist working in intel. I still have the powerful interest in language learning and use in its own right. However, my academic work has introduced me to a variety of sociolinguistic theory that I hope will deepen my connection and understanding to language and language use.
Research Impact:
We understand that effective communication can be a powerful problem-solving tool. Researching how ideology is encoded in language may result in more effective communication. This may in turn result in improved political engagement between political leaders and communities. I hope it is possible to find a way to bring various perspectives together to a common purpose; language use may represent a very effective means towards that goal.