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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · 1d

Can also recommend my paper on the topic. It's interesting and complicted, indeed. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Persistence and Revival of Cockney: Language and Identity in Twenty-First-Century London*

Over the past two centuries, London’s Cockneys have endured perceptions of obsolescence, their dialect and culture often marginalised or deemed outdated. However, the ‘London Talks’ project at Quee...

www.tandfonline.com

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 13d

Yet as @johannagerwin.bsky.social’s own interviews demonstrate, cockney remains a potent cultural identity a in the 2020s, both among those who speak in or whose parents spoke in a cockney dialect, as well as across a broader range of Londoners, including from minority backgrounds.

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 13d

We’re going to be starting with @johannagerwin.bsky.social’s article ‘The Persistence and Revival of Cockney: Language and Identity in Twenty-First-Century London’: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Abstract
Over the past two centuries, London's Cockneys have endured perceptions of obsolescence, their dialect and culture often marginalised or deemed outdated.
However, the 'London Talks' project at Queen Mary University of London unveils a vibrant, contemporary embracing of Cockney identity among Londoners. In sixty-two interviews conducted between 2021 and 2023, the project reveals a resilient connection to Cockney heritage. Contrary to previous assumptions of decline, Cockney identity, encompassing language and traditions, remains cherished and relevant, symbolising familial values, inclusivity, and local pride. Both self-identified Cockneys and others view this identity positively. Initiatives like 'Cockney Cultures' advocate for the recognition of Cockney heritage, marking a departure from past social stigmas. This evolving attitude signifies a newfound appreciation and acceptance of Cockney roots among Londoners, representing a significant shift from earlier perceptions.

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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · Aug 26

Congratulations! Looks great!

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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · Jul 17

Massive congrats, Marc!!!

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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · Jul 17

Some more #LondonTalks in Hamburg. Thanks for the lovely catch-up, Kate!

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Kate Garner Music @kategarnermusic.bsky.social · Jul 16

Had ‘a good rabbit’ with the lovely Dr. Johanna Gerwin in Hamburg, whom I got to know a couple of years back when helping with her research for the cockney language. A researcher for English Linguistics, the work that Johanna does is fascinating. @johannagerwin.bsky.social

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The Journal of Language and Pop Culture (JLPop) @jlpopculture.bsky.social · Jul 16

A new issue of the Journal of Language and Pop Culture is now available (benjamins.com/catalog/jlpo...), featuring contributions as shown below. We invite submissions (including interdisciplinary ones) on a rolling basis- see the JLPop website for further information: benjamins.com/catalog/jlpop

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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · Jun 25

And suddenly it's done...manuscript of my book about #LondonTalks research is finished, and doubles as Habilitation (German post-doc qualification)

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Lexis Podcast @lexispodcast.bsky.social · May 13

We talked to @johannagerwin.bsky.social about MLE in this episode – how the media represent it, how that can be analysed, and what we can learn from it all about language discourses: open.spotify.com/episode/1IwA...

Episode 57 - Lang in the News and Johanna Gerwin on MLE

Lexis · Episode

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · May 6

This is followed by 'The Persistence and Revival of Cockney: Language and Identity in Twenty-First-Century London', by
@johannagerwin.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.....

bstract
Over the past two centuries, London’s Cockneys have endured perceptions of obsolescence, their dialect and culture often marginalised or deemed outdated. However, the ‘London Talks’ project at Queen Mary University of London unveils a vibrant, contemporary embracing of Cockney identity among Londoners. In sixty-two interviews conducted between 2021 and 2023, the project reveals a resilient connection to Cockney heritage. Contrary to previous assumptions of decline, Cockney identity, encompassing language and traditions, remains cherished and relevant, symbolising familial values, inclusivity, and local pride. Both self-identified Cockneys and others view this identity positively. Initiatives like ‘Cockney Cultures’ advocate for the recognition of Cockney heritage, marking a departure from past social stigmas. This evolving attitude signifies a newfound appreciation and acceptance of Cockney roots among Londoners, representing a significant shift from earlier perceptions.

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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · May 2

New paper out on my London Talks (www.londontalksresearch.co.uk) research!
#Cockney #London

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Persistence and Revival of Cockney: Language and Identity in Twenty-First-Century London*

Over the past two centuries, London’s Cockneys have endured perceptions of obsolescence, their dialect and culture often marginalised or deemed outdated. However, the ‘London Talks’ project at Quee...

www.tandfonline.com

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · Feb 26

Oooh! Lovely copy on my desk this am with an AMAZING array of pieces eg Judy Simons on war novels, Nicolas Tredell on consciousness in fiction, @jessonthestreet.bsky.social on Notts Stylistic Toolkit, Wendy Lennon on Shakespeare, @johannagerwin.bsky.social on MLE & much more!

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Lexis Podcast @lexispodcast.bsky.social · May 23

And we've also got a discussion of the recently published paper, 'Learn Jakaikan in 2 Minutes' by @johannagerwin.bsky.social before we go to the source and talk to Johanna about her paper and the ways in which MLE has been enregistered in the UK press - perfect for some Lang Discourses revision.

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EngLangBlog @englangblog.bsky.social · Feb 3

Here's @johannagerwin.bsky.social on media representations of MLE.

screengrab of emag article: learn Jafaikan in 2 Minutes.

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Dr. Johanna Gerwin @johannagerwin.bsky.social · Jan 24

New paper out on enregisterment, humour and the performance of English dialects, and it's open access: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

The role of dialect in comedy performances: focus on enregisterment and humor | English Language & Linguistics | Cambridge Core

The role of dialect in comedy performances: focus on enregisterment and humor

www.cambridge.org

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