Hey! My name is Sovoya. I am a 28-year-old Black woman from Pontiac, MI. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan. I love dogs, anime, video games, and taking naps.
Hey! My name is Sovoya. I am a 28-year-old Black woman from Pontiac, MI. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan. I love dogs, anime, video games, and taking naps.
My current research explores multimodality of African American Languages. My previous research explored linguistic blackface and popular music.
My current research explores multimodality of African American Languages. My previous research explored linguistic blackface and popular music.
We celebrate Black language in all modalities ‘round here, all day err'day.
We celebrate Black language in all modalities ‘round here, all day err'day.
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Education:
Education:
2021-Present University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Linguistics PhD program
2018 - 2021 Oakland Community College, Waterford, MI
A.A.S, Sign Language Interpreting
2013 - 2017 Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
B.A English Linguistics, Minor in African American Studies