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… language acquisition (first language phonological development, second language accents, bimodal bilingualism), … between language and cognition, and language documentation. Courses COGS 101: Introduction to Cognitive … de Weijer. (2024). The Phonology of Shanghai Sign Language. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. …
… 2020), winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize, and, Take Me Back , included in the New Generation African Poets … at Occidental College. Vanessa Angélica Villarreal was born in the Rio Grande Valley to formerly undocumented … Press, Akrilica Series 2017), recipient of a 2019 Whiting Award , a Kate Tufts Discovery Award nomination, and winner …
… at Occidental—whether in class, at an event on campus, or walking across the Quad—I am continually reminded of the … and adaptability needed to lead lives of purpose and make a meaningful impact in the world. I see this manifest in the … to intern at three iconic L.A. venues: the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and The Ford. As Jamila Chambers, …
… schools in the Northeast and Oxy. What sealed my decision was the Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA) department and the programs it offers, such as the Kahane United … to international relations from an early age, made DWA an appealing course of study for Dire Ezeh. “Exposure to …
… last 55 years, the Alumni Association has paid tribute to members of the Occidental family who represent the values … Alumni Seal recipients were announced in March, the plan was to honor them during Alumni Reunion Weekend in June, as … commitment to supporting his local community, dedicating nearly 30 years of service to the Compton Jr. Posse Youth …
… Hannah Tawadrous A week into the fall semester, Hannah Tawadrous eagerly checked out Occidental’s … goes a long way,” says Alex, who lives with his wife of nearly two years, Alisha, off campus. “More traditional … Seven members of the Class of 2026—and a 23-year-old sophomore …
… Last semester, I found myself back in front of a classroom after a 10-year absence. I’ll be honest: I was nervous. Higher education is filled with introverts who … a more extended discussion about current events. Acutely aware of the fault lines that divide our polarized society, …
… child laborer. In the agricultural fields adjacent to his home in San Juan Bautista, CA, he picked tomatoes, onions, walnuts and strawberries. “I remember student activists from … López came to the United States with his parents when he was six years old. At the end of his junior year of high …
… and history until I took my first philosophy class. It was an introductory class, and I loved it. It was taught by Marcia Homiak, who is passionate about teaching. She filled the room with excitement, curiosity and intellectual stimulation. She made me …
… One of Anna’s earliest memories is being with her father at an immigration rally in Washington, D.C. She was five years old. “From a really young age, my Dad in … Anna Palmer has devoted her college career to mentorship, supporting social justice and her research on …