Slang in Conversations: Considering misunderstandings and  Opportunities

In this interactive session, Sarah Strom Kays, Ph.D, will talk about slang and how we use it and other language adaptations. It is a challenge keeping up with the most current slang terms and sometimes, because of the generational nature of slang, we continue to use the words which are familiar. However, it isn’t necessary to know the latest terms to understand the potential of slang in conversations. Although this talk won’t teach you all of the contemporary slang, it will offer opportunities for participants to talk about and with slang, jargon, and other argots. And, maybe, you’ll walk away with a new slang term or two.

 Friday, September 27, 4–5:30 pm. $25/$20