~ books ~
Language and Gender in Children’s Animated Films
“…reveals to us the value of sociolinguistic study on scripted media. It is of great significance for those engaged in linguistic research and media analysis, offering a viable paradigm for media criticism, and is also a valuable resource to the general public interested in language and gender in popular media.”
– Language in Society
Language and Ethnicity
“Fought’s latest book on sociolinguistics is informative, comprehensive, and enlightening. It provides an accessible discussion of the interrelationship of language and ethnicity with superb examples of all of the phenomena discussed. A glossary of terms and a comprehensive set of references complement this excellent volume.”
– Language Problems & Language Planning
Chicano English in Context
“…the topic is so intriguing and the book so beautifully and clearly written that I found myself absorbed…”
– Linguist List
Sociolinguistic Variation: Critical Reflections (editor)
“An intelligent discussion of many of the overlooked issues and questions that have developed in contemporary sociolinguistics…The book covers a wide variety of specific topics…especially useful for initiating conversation and debate among graduate students and colleagues.”
– Linguist List
~ clips ~
Because language episode 113
(Official English)
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
(Official English)
In the Hyphen
(Chicano English)
Word-of-mouth on BBC
(the use of like)
The vocal fries podcast
(Chicano English)
A partial transcript of that time I was on The Today Show…
Saturday Night Live
(Weekend Update 4/16/16, part 2)
(Scroll through to about 3:45)
~ articles in popular media (selected) ~
They’re, Like, Way Ahead of the Linguistic Currrrve
Researchers have found a major problem with ‘The Little Mermaid’ and other Disney movies
With release of ‘Mulan,’ Disney’s live action remakes continue to correct its princess problem
Here’s why I reclaimed my Spanish last name
‘You need to speak English’: encounters in viral videos…