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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In her article, Dewi analyzes the Instagram account Nanti Kita Sambat tentang Hari Ini (NKSTHI) as an example of vernacular infrastructuring, the ways that speakers of minoritized languages navigate digital spaces through creative linguistic practices. doi.org/10.1111/jola...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I am so excited to share with you all our collaboration with the JLA’s book editor, Dr. Judy Kroo! In this session, Dr. Kroo walks a group of graduate students through questions all about the intricacies of writing a good book review! Full video on our Youtube channel: youtu.be/Z0_23gWBOnw

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In this introduction to the special issue on A.I., Lamoureaux, Castelle & Weichselbraun provide an overview of the current landscape of research on LLMs and argue for the incorporation of linguistic anthropology to this field. Full article here! anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A wonderful companion to Pak's article we recently posted, Cao's book review of Queer Correctives offers a closer look at the mechanisms behind the video testimonials that Pak analyses. Read the full review at: anthrosource-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/doi/epdf/10....

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In our interview, Dr. Pak explains his analysis of video testimonials from TrueLove.Is, walking us through the use of chronotope reorganization within narratives from members of the community. Make sure to check out the full article in our May 2026 Issue! Full video here: youtu.be/eUwVnu_yIGM

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In his article, Pak provides a thoughtful analysis of different video testimonials from Truelove.Is, a non-denominational Christian ministry in Singapore. Full article here: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hello everyone! I am excited to return to my role as the JLA student assistant! Make sure to check out our newest issues below: May 2026: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15481395... August 2026: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15481395...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In this article, Pütz describes how the difference between context and co-text illuminates the reason why we feel as though LLMs are really effective in back and forth conversations: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

In our interview, Dr. Handman gives us an overview of her article about people’s attempts to “jailbreak” AI chatbots and discover what they think is a hidden, deeper self. youtube.com/watch?v=46-W...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In his article, Sheldon draws an powerful connection between historical Palestinian religious practices and modern LLMs, arguing that current day discourses can benefit from a perspective of nurturant creativity centering Palestinian knowledge: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Tariq provides us with a fantastic summary of his article, which centers around semiotic ideologies held by LLM engineers in Amman, Jordan. Make sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/9-_m8ADUBOo

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Society for Linguistic Anthropology @soclinganth.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Language Machines: Sociotechnical Practices and Ideologies at Work in Large Language Models – An Online Launch Friday, April 17, 2026 12pm to 1:30pm Eastern Time (UTC-4) Register for the Zoom meeting at: tinyurl.com/languagemach...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

How does a framework of temporality, rather than affordance, help explain how people recruit LLMs into interaction? Make sure to check out the full article at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Anna Weichselbraun @annaw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This Friday, come celebrate the online launch of our special issue on Language Machines in @journaloflinganth.bsky.social with @soclinganth.bsky.social We are looking forward to a lively conversation with @bethmsemel.bsky.social, prosecco in hand :)

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Do chatbots have a hidden, “real self” that is waiting to be uncovered? Handman dives deep into this question in her article, where methods of testing chatbots for signs of personhood reveal deeper truths about the users than they do the chatbots anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Dr. Robyn Taylor-Neu, winner of the 2024 Gumperz prize, discusses these ideas through the lens of 2 years of working with auteur animation filmmakers in Berlin and the ways in which they employ what Dr. Taylor-Neu describes as gestural alienability. youtu.be/X2aWSTw0J40?...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What if you had a collection of research all in one place that showcased the importance of ambivalence, bivalency and ambiguity in our understanding of language? Look no further than this Virtual Issue curated by Sarah Muir! anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Can a Large Language Model (LLM) be languageless? Make sure to read the full article to see the ways in which Tariq brings all of these ideas together: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Thank you to Nishaant Choksi (current Associate Editor) and Sonia Das (former Editor-In-Chief) for curating this virtual issue for the journal! Take a look at the collection here: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Still thinking about Robyn’s article on gestures in animation? Bring your enthusiasm to this collection of articles from our archives spanning the topics of gestures, animation, virtual mediums and more!

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Have you been enjoying our interview content, articles and book reviews? Make sure to stay connected with the JLA on all of your favorite social media channels! You can also check all of these pages out on our linktree: linktr.ee/journaloflin...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

In what ways can we study listening practices and what do these findings reveal to us about the power of perception? Look no further than our newest Virtual Issue on Listening Practices! Check the collection out here: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

A captivating article wraps up our article summaries for the Dec 2025 Issue! This was a wonderful, impactful read and I was moved by the way that PraiseGod’s concluding remarks encourage dialogue at the global level. full article at anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A perfect article to check out as you enjoy lunch and think about enregisterment, Dr. Pecht dives into the commodification practices of the Ruhrdeutsch dialect in Ruhr, Germany. The full article is available at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Have you been thinking about A.I. more and more every day? Look no further than our Special Issue centered on all things language and A.I! Issue available at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Happy World Anthropology Day from the JLA! 🌍💫 Today, we celebrate all of the engaging, insightful and impactful work happening across in the field. Today, let’s celebrate the achievements of anthropology and its contributions to helping us understand one another more deeply.

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Not to sound biased, but I am VERY excited to share this article summary with you all! Lucía’s article is very engaging and an important contribution to the literature on First Nations youth. Check out the full article at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are some words of appreciation to our editors, reviewers and readers! ❤️ The journal would not be what it is without you all and I am grateful to be a part of this world in academia! Thank you all for your support!

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

In our interview, Dr. Lewis details his newest publication to the JLA. He does a great job of walking us through the important factors of his article, make sure to check out the full interview at: youtu.be/vAlhEJFeqbc

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Another poignant contribution to the December 25’ issue tackles how humor can contribute to the enregisterment and questioning of racial hegemonic ideologies. Full article available at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

What can animation reveal about the flexible ways in which we interpret and use gestures in every day life? Read Dr. Taylor-Neu’s article “Alienable Gestures” for a thoughtful analysis of gestures through a linguistic anthropological lens! anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The wait is over! It is my pleasure to share with you EPISODE 1 of the Ling Anth Grad Student Interview series! 🥹💚 I am so grateful to the students who agreed to be interviewed, all during a jam packed weekend of the AAA conference, no less! Check out the full interview at youtu.be/EWhi3GIAgCg?...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Here’s a book review from the December 2025 issue! I enjoyed the questions posed by Dr. Osborne in her review of this book- it made me reflect on the flexibility and, at the same time, power of categorizing something as generic. Full review: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Sociolinguistics @jslx.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🎤 Check out the 1st interview with contributors to our Cross Journal Symposium with @journaloflinganth.bsky.social on listening practices ✨ Watch Dr Annette D’Onofrio & Dr Diego Arispe-Bazán discuss the symposium articles & the history & future of the field here! 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?si=auX...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

As the famous saying goes, there’s some truth to every joke! Check out how Dr. Lewis analyzes contemporary Kurdish humor on social media by reading his full article at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

What do personae like the valley girl, VSCO girl or k-pop artist tell us about listening practices and linguistic perception? Make sure to check out my full interview with Dr. Diego Arispe-Bazán and Dr. Annette D'Onofrio to find out!: youtu.be/HDlSs-faULY

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 9, for a free webinar, Anthropology and AI: From Past Engagements to the Contemporary Landscape. Hosted by Kiran C. Jayaram with presenters Matt Artz and Lora Koycheva. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SfAA #AppliedAnthropology #ArtificialIntelligence #AI

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

In this interview, Kate summarizes her article which discusses the ban of the Jewish Pride Flag in an LGBTQ+ event that led users to take different stances based on their alignment to the flag as indexical of Jewish or Israeli identity. Full video here: youtu.be/XdZQ4dj2jPE?...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Our December 2025 issue is now available, just in time for some Holiday reading! 🎉❄️ We’ve already started our coverage of the issue but you can look forward to more summaries and interviews in the near future! Check the issue out at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15481395...

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Society for Linguistic Anthropology @soclinganth.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The December 2025 issue of the Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social has been published! Be sure to check out visual summaries and author interviews on the JLA's social media channels: linktr.ee/journaloflin... anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15481395...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In the spirit of Spotify wrapped being released, I present you with the JLA’s Edition: AAA Wrapped! This is just a peek at all of the awesome work that was presented, but I hope you feel as if you got a taste of the AAA meeting after watching this (and maybe even inspiration to attend next year!)

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Kate Arnold-Murray’s article discusses the ban of the Jewish Pride Flag in an LGBTQ+ event that led users to take different stances based on their alignment to the flag as indexical of Jewish or Israeli identity. Full article at: anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Wiley Social Sciences and Humanities @wileysocsci.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

NEW Virtual Issue from Journal of Linguistic Anthropology! Explore how ghosts, witchcraft, and magic haunt our everyday language and lives. From colonialism to resistance and examine the twilight realms between past and present, real and supernatural 🔗 ow.ly/XpVI50XuVer

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Who else is excited about the AAA meeting this week? 🙋‍♀️ We've assembled a collection of articles that relate to this year's theme: Ghosts! Links are below: doi.org/10.1111/jola... doi.org/10.1111/jola... doi.org/10.1111/jola... doi.org/10.1111/jola... doi.org/10.1111/jola... doi.org/10.1111/j.15...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Dr. Shulist discusses the main themes of her article "A translated utopia: Embodied communication, media ideologies, and Star Trek's Universal Translator." I really enjoyed our discussion and hope that you do too! Full interview is available at: youtu.be/WVkGEXk93m8

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Journal of Sociolinguistics @jslx.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🎧 New cross-journal virtual issue! This collection brings together Inoue’s (2003) landmark article on listening subjects with 6 pieces from @journaloflinganth.bsky.social and JSLX. 9 early-career scholars share their commentaries—senior scholar responses coming soon. 🔗 Read here:

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

What would the world be like if technology were advanced enough for us to understand each other without needing a physical translator? Dr. Shulist explores this idea by means of Star Trek’s “Universal Translator” anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

New book review post! I really enjoyed reading Yang’s review, I feel that she offered a very thoughtful summary of the book while providing ideas on potential future explorations on the evolutionary, rather than fixed, nature of Heritage Languages anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Linguistic Anthropology @journaloflinganth.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The Cross Journal Symposium on Listening Practices and Linguistic Perception is NOW AVAILABLE! Follow this link to take a look: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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