The annual Michicagoan Graduate Student Conference in Linguistic Anthropology focuses on the social and cultural analysis of linguistic and semiotic forms. This year’s conference will include eight panels of graduate student presenters at all stages of their research as well as a keynote address from Dr. Elaine Chun. Dr. Chun will be presenting on the anti-racist strategies and semiotic theories of critiquing linguistic racism in US public space. This year’s topic reflects on Margins and Mergence. Graduate student panels will address topics ranging from the social processes of marginalization to the ideologies that mediate unity and cooperation. 

This event is free and open to the public. Catering will be provided.