First Language, Second Thoughts

Gaby, A. (Performer)

Linguistics

Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach

Description

Raising the Bar Melbourne aims to broaden understanding and respect for Melbourne’s diverse knowledge sector and ensure learning be a lifelong process. It also aims to promote and activate Melbourne’s unique hospitality venues through hosting these kinds of free, late night activities in the city.

Period	29 Nov 2017
Event title	Raising the Bar: 20 TALKS, 10 BARS, 1 NIGHT
Event type	Other
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Degree of Recognition	International

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In the 2016 film Arrival, deciphering alien communication changed one scientist’s life - and the history of Planet Earth. Outside Hollywood, learning a new language might not give you super powers - but there is growing evidence that the cognitive habits you develop through speaking a particular language can impact the way you perceive, think about and remember the world around you. Alice Gaby will discuss what this will mean for multilingual Melbourne.

First Language, Second Thoughts

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