Professor Davies’ presentation explores the influence of immigration patterns on dialect development in Alabama and includes a intricate look at the key dimensions of dialect. Attendees are invited to learn more about the newest area of dialect research, discourse, and its evidence through norms of politeness, indirectness, rituals of conversation and traditional storytelling. Ms. Davies appears courtesy of the Alabama Humanities Foundation Road Scholars Program and is sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Beach Public Library.
Registration is not required for this event and it is free and open to the public.
For more information on this program or the Library please visit the Library website at www.orangebeachlibrary.org or call 251-981-2923.
