r/linguistics • u/keyilan Sino-Tibeto-Burman | Tone • Dec 03 '13
announcement Panel of Linguists, part 3 — [flair application]
It's that time again. After 6 months of new subscribers to the sub we're officially starting the third instalment of the Panel of Linguists thread.
This is the place where you apply for flair: that little grey tag you see next to some people's usernames. If you already have flair, there is no need to apply again.
We encourage you to apply if you…
Have expert knowledge of a particular subfield of linguistics
Have engaged meaningfully with research in the field
Can cite sources when asked for them
Successful applications will include
How you want your flair to read (e.g. [Phonetics/phonology], [Syntax], [Language documentation], [Sino-Tibetan]). This should be of a reasonable length.
Permalinks to 3-5 posts on /r/linguistics (or elsewhere on Reddit) you've made that showcase your expertise in your chosen subfield. At least one post should include reference to a peer-reviewed academic source, and all of the posts should be fairly substantial. If you're linking to a thread of comments that you've made, please link to your final comment and add "?context=x" to the URL, where "x" is the number of previous comments you want displayed.
A list of any degrees you hold or are working towards. You do not need to include the name of your institution if you don’t feel comfortable doing so. This can also be submitted through modmail if you’re concerned about personal information. You don't necessarily need formal training to get flair, so if you don't have any, don't feel like you can't apply.
You can also nominate another user for a [Quality Contributor] flair by sending a modmail. These nominations should include permalinks to a few insightful posts you’ve seen them make. Quality Contributors can specify a subfield at any time, or decline their nomination if they so wish.
If you have expert knowledge of a particular field, but have not yet made posts that show it, we ask that you wait to apply.
The moderation team reserves the right to revoke your flair in extraordinary circumstances. If you wish to have your flair removed or changed, just send us a modmail.
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u/syvelior Acquisition | Socio | Computational Dec 03 '13
Hi!
I'd like my flair to read [Acquisition/Socio/Computational].
Have some permalinks!
Our conversation earlier today
Advice to a prospective neurolinguist
Talking about cool features of sign languages
AskScience on categorical perception and SL production
AskScience on semantic satiation that I copypasta regularly
I am a semester of coursework from candidacy.
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u/l33t_sas Oceanic languages | Typology | Cognitive linguistics Dec 03 '13
You're at Hawai'i? Tell me you and Limetom are best friends. I look forward to meeting you both at ICLDC in 2015!
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Jan 19 '14 edited Jan 19 '14
Edited to make it more in line with the guidelines:
Can I have some flair yet? :P I've got a whole host of older posts I can't find right now due to me posting way too much elsewhere, but there's this entire ongoing thread which I'd like to think at least would let me deserve [Sumerian/Phonology], including one post with a reference. I'd happily reference more threads if someone can show me how to search for my own posts within a sub.
I have a degree in Linguistics (among others) from the University of Texas at Austin.
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u/mambeu Slavic Aspect | Cognitive | Typological Dec 03 '13
Any chance that my flair might be changed to [Slavic Aspect/Cognitive/Typological]? I'm a graduate student in a Slavic department, doing linguistics from a cognitive/typological perspective (on Slavic Aspect, mostly), and it feels more accurate to have the "Slavic" first.
Some recent comments:
On the difficulty in defining 'word'
On why Sasha is the usual nickname of the Russian Aleksandr
On volition marking in transitive verbs
On distinctions between nouns, verbs, and adjectives in Klallam
On the distinction between nouns, verbs, and adjectives more generally
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Mar 21 '14
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u/keyilan Sino-Tibeto-Burman | Tone Mar 21 '14
Seriously? You're coming here three months later to point out a typo? You're in the wrong subreddit, man.
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u/galaxyrocker Irish/Gaelic Jan 22 '14 edited Jan 27 '14
So, the recent post on the Gaelic languages made me feel as if I should apply for this. Flair would be Irish/Gaelic Languages
Here is a link to one where I give sources on the interactions of Irish (and other Celtic languages) on the English spoken in those areas.
Here is one about the personal number system in Irish, including links to sources on the origin of beirt "two people"
Here is one talking about the history of the language, and why it essentially ended up the minority language it is today; not super detailed, but concise enough.
Here is another one from the same thread as the previous one, where I discuss the structures used in Irish, especially where it differs from English.
Here is one from the recent thread discussing the difference between Gaelic/Irish.
Here is a thread discussing Brittonic and Goidelic languages, in a deeper talk about P/Q versus Insular/Continental.