Episode 5: The Rise of F%@k with Melissa Wright and M.C. Atwood
This episode of the STEM Read podcast contains strong language and a strong message. Join hosts Gillian King-Cargile (@gkingcargile) and Kristin Brynteson (@kbrynteson) as we chat with linguistic Melissa Wright (www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-wright1316) and The Devil’s You Know author M.C. Atwood. We’ll explore the history, culture, and linguistics of swearing and examine the use of swearing as a tool to reveal character and breed empathy in YA literature.
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Notes & External Links
· The Devils You Know by M. C. Atwood
· The Martian by Andy Weir
· Feed by M.T. Anderson
· “F%@k-a-doodle-do The Rooster” Wallpaper
· Melissa Wright, Denver Colorado
· Learn more about NIU’S linguistics program!
· The Brain Science of Cursing
· What is a Semantic Shift?
· You can find the 10 most banned books of every year here!
· “We need to understand why people assign such extreme meaning to words” Wallpaper
· Are people who swear more honest?
· The Neuroscience of Swearing
· Check out the Hamline MFA Program
· Visit House on the Rock today!
· “It’s most important for literature to reflect what teens are going through.” Wallpaper
· 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
· “Don’t let use of strong language stop you from selecting a book that has a strong message” Wallpaper
