Who is John McWhorter?
John H. McWhorter teaches linguistics, philosophy, and music at Columbia University. His latest book is The Language Hoax. A grueling, painful, lifelong joy of studying Russian was sparked by Anna Karenina. From vowel-less words to complex poetry, Berber to Somali. Deconstructing a single line of dialogue from Netflix’s The Crown.
What is John McWhorter’s new book about?
John McWhorter teases his new book about off-color English expressions, starting with cock. A single word—take “self,” for example—reveals the thorny nature of literary translation.
What is the reckonings podcast?
Stephanie produced a podcast called Reckonings, which told the stories of how people transform their worldviews. I went on the show in 2015 and told the story of the evolution of my own political worldview (links below). Since then, we've been wanting to do another round.
Does John McWhorter have a podcast?
McWhorter is a member of FIRE's Board of Directors and the host of the popular Lexicon Valley podcast.
What happened Lexicon Valley?
Lexicon Valley is moving! will remain host but we're leaving Slate. Please visit booksmartstudios.org for details and to sign up to get the show. Thanks!
When was John McWhorter born?
October 6, 1965 (age 56 years)John McWhorter / Date of birth
What is Lexicon Valley?
Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter. From Booksmart Studios. A true polymath, John McWhorter analyzes the words and phrases that dominate our discourse and make the headlines.
Where did Mcwhorter go to college?
Friends Select SchoolBard College at Simon's R...Stanford UniversityNew York UniversityRutgers UniversityJohn McWhorter/Education
What languages does Mcwhorter speak?
EnglishJohn McWhorter / LanguagesEnglish is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, originally spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. Wikipedia
How many books has John Mcwhorter?
Woke Racism: How a Ne...2021Nine Nasty Words: English in t...2021Losing the Race: Self‑Sabot...2000The Power of Babel2001The Language Hoax: Why...2014Our Magnificent Bastard To...2008John McWhorter/Books
How old is John Mcwhorter?
56 years (October 6, 1965)John McWhorter / Age
Where was John Mcwhorter born?
Philadelphia, PAJohn McWhorter / Place of birth
A podcast about language, from pet peeves to syntax
If you’ve ever had curious thoughts and questions about the ways we speak, read, and write, Lexicon Valley is the show for you. Hosted by linguist John McWhorter.
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John H. McWhorter teaches linguistics, philosophy, and music at Columbia University. His latest book is The Language Hoax.
