If you are interested in linguistics or media studies, the brilliant guys over at the Freakonomics Radio Podcast have some fascinating research for you regarding interview practices and why so many people seem to be saying, “That’s a great question!” Are interviewees just sucking up, or is there a deeper reason for this new development? This discussion, from just a few days ago, offers an analysis of language databases, as well as insightful commentary from a variety of media experts that is great for those Communication and English majors out there. As always, these guys infuse their interesting perspectives with humor and accessibility, and I think you’ll enjoy it. Let me know what you think!
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AuthorDr. Spivey is a college English professor and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Archives
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