Role congruity theory proposes that a group will be positively evaluated when its characteristics are recognized as aligning with that group's typical social roles.

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Schizotypal personality is unique because not only is it considered a personality disorder, but in the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 5th edition it's listed as a schizophrenia...

In this German lesson, we explore the fascinating world of 'hin' and 'her', two directional words that play a crucial role in indicating movement towards or away from a location. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner,...

Using Commas: Direct Address teaches how to use of commas to set off words from the rest of the sentence by writing five complete sentences, each of which contains a direct address followed by a comma.

David Bellos, Director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication at Princeton University, muses on the differences between native speakers of non-gendered and gendered languages.

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) describes how the experience of the Vietnam War affected his research on classical Athens.

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) gives us a detailed view of the ancient Athenian deliberative assembly.

Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober relates how the interests of elites and the general population were intertwined in classical Athens, and how we might be able to harness some of those ancient concepts in...

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) paints a vivid picture of an ancient Athenian assembly, describing how speakers had to find a way to consistently appeal to two very different audiences simultaneously.

Is an algorithm a person? Can we make it one? Should we make it one?

Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) sketches out an intriguing future experiment he'd like to conduct to probe the difference between meaning-level and grammar-level effects.

Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) describes how the common view that speakers are primarily concerned about being understood by their listeners is, in fact, incorrect.

Award-winning violinmaker and acoustician Joseph Curtin discusses the unique directionality of sound emitted from a violin.

A video entitled “Elements of an Argument” which explains the key components of a strong argument.

As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.

We can respond with confirming or disconfirming communication when we are having conversations with others. Our responses can either improve or detract from the quality of the interaction.

This video entitled “Considering New Interpretations” models how to summarize points of agreement and disagreement in diverse perspectives.

Have you ever felt like everything is about to come crashing down? In ‘I felt a Funeral, in my Brain’, Emily Dickinson portrays the anguish of complete mental collapse. It begins with a sense of grief and loss, like at a funeral, then...

Join us for an in-depth look at one of Dickinson’s most iconic poems. It’s a short but powerful lyric that carries an important message for us all. We’ll take you through the poem’s big ideas, context, form, and poetic techniques. With...

Here are 5 Key Ways your public speaking demonstrates that you are a leader. Many people see somebody public speaking and think to themselves, "That's a leader." But why? This video explains the top five connections people make between...

Here are 5 Tips to Tell More Memorable Stories. Storytelling is a must-have communication skill when public speaking, for leaders, and for anybody who wants to make a lasting impact on listeners.

Here are 3 Tips to Overcome Your Public Speaking Anxiety. Public speaking can be a pivotal career accelerator but nerves often prevent many people from gaining the confidence they need to do it.

Avoid These 3 PowerPoint Mistakes and here are some simple tips to fix them. Public speaking and PowerPoint seem to go hand-in-hand but many speakers make the same mistakes when using slides.