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July 16, 2020'Review of reviews' of patient and healthcare provider communication aims to help vulnerable groups
A 'review of reviews' looks to identify gaps in academic literature regarding how communication between a healthcare provider affects the health of a patient, focusing on vulnerable populations.
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July 7, 2020I'm not from a dot on a map: language revitalization as a site for reconciliation
Image: Mique Michelle and the Mamawi Summer Camp Participants of 2018. Photo credit: Terrence Sutherland Language revitalization could serve as a site for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the town of Kapuskasing.
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May 21, 2020Creating a safe space for heritage learners of Chinese, and helping non-heritage learners produce tricky tones
UBC's Chinese Language Program can offer a safe space for heritage learners to share similar stories and challenges, as well as an opportunity to connect with this heritage.
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May 19, 2020Pupa versus puppies: how language can be used to manipulate and other lessons from the Living Language course
Why are invertebrates referred to as 'pests' in journal articles, but rats aren't? Why should sign language courses be offered at the university? How can non-English and non-French speakers easily access mental health services in Canada?
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May 18, 2020Letters to Santa
Students want to take American Sign Language (ASL) classes at the University of British Columbia but many have misconceptions about sign language.
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May 18, 2020Emoji-based apps to aid mental health access for immigrants
How can you easily direct new immigrants to mental health services in Canada when they don't speak English or French? Enter the notOK app.
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May 17, 2020Puppies versus pupa: how does stress terminology show bias in invertebrate literature?
There's probably a reason there isn't a collection jar for spiderlings at your local coffee shop. And a Living Language: Science and Society final project may have nailed why.
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