Looking at Language: a journey through the history and life of language
Professor David CrystalThe author of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, Txtng: the Gr8 Db8, and now A Little Book of Language, will talk about hot topics in language (from babytalk to bilingualism, dialects to dictionaries, texts to tweets) and how to make talking about them accessible to young readers.
Young people of secondary school age are especially invited to attend this lecture.
Rhyme & Reason has mounted a small exhibition of books by David Crystal in the foyer of Jessop West, and if you are interested, you can request a David Crystal booklist from enquiries@rhyme-reason.co.uk.
There will be a book stall before the event from 6.45pm and book signing afterwards.
Find out more about Professor David Crystal:
Tickets for this event are now all taken. However, we will be admitting non-ticket holders on a first come, first served basis after 7.30 pm if there are any spare places.If you have any queries about this event, please contact Barbara Harrison on (0114) 222 8453 or b.harrison@sheffield.ac.uk.
Friday 14 May 2010 at 7.30pm
St George’s Lecture Theatre
Venue InformationSaint George's ChurchThe University of Sheffield 17 Mappin Street Sheffield S1 4DT (the Church at the centre of Broad Lane / Portobello / Mappin Street) |
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Getting to the David Crystal Lecture from Sheffield Train Station Via Supertram