Have you ever wondered what the difference between a dialect and an accent is? Or how your voice can help or hurt you in the professional world? This workshop will answer those questions and more with an extended discussion led by experimental linguist Kelly Wright. Wright will give us a primer on speech perception-how it works and how we perceive people through their voice-and will share her research on dialect discrimination. She'll also offer some advice for how to celebrate your voice in the workplace. The workshop is part of the Celebrate Your Voice at Work campaign presented by the LSA Opportunity Hub, which provides a platform for students, alumni, and staff to share their stories and invites us all to ask the question: who defines what is professional?

This workshop is intended for undergraduate LSA students. We look forward to seeing you there!