This show is part of our ongoing exploration of the use of language, and how it reflects our changing world.
How we use punctuation is surprisingly polarizing—and it’s evolving with the times. We’ll discuss the hot-button issues in the world of punctuation, and how it can even serve to cause generational misunderstanding.
We’ll also talk about how social media and texting has further caused the use of punctuation to change and take on new meanings.
Guests
Daniel Sanford, lecturer in the humanities, director of writing, Bates College
Debra Spark, author of several books of fiction and nonfiction, journalist, professor of English at Colby College
Carol M. Semple, online producer, Maine Today Media
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