Language and Class in Bielefeld: Daniela Dröscher in Conversation about Origin and Participation
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When Language Makes Origin Visible
Language never only sounds like words. It carries social experiences, educational paths, and societal affiliations within it. In the moderated discussion with the author Daniela Dröscher and the linguist Prof. Dr. Judith Purkarthofer on November 11, 2026, the question at the center is what language reveals about social origin.
Language Traces of Social Mobility
The focus of the literary and scientifically influenced evening is on the linguistic exclusion experiences of those transitioning between classes. It will be discussed how social origin becomes audible in speech, what forms of linguistic distinction arise, and how an individual's linguistic repertoire changes over the course of a biography.
Literature Meets Linguistics
Daniela Dröscher connects personal memory with social analysis in her writing. Her engagement with origin, class, and ascent opens a precise view of those invisible rules that shape conversations, education, and cultural participation. Prof. Dr. Judith Purkarthofer complements this perspective from the field of linguistics and focuses on multilingualism, social participation, and communicative practices.
An Evening for Cultural Discourse
The event brings together literary linguistic art and scientific expertise. A concentrated reading atmosphere meets the open format of a discussion round: The audience receives impulses to reconsider their own language use, societal attributions, and the significance of language in everyday life.
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The discussion promises an engaging encounter with the author about social origin, linguistic identity, and societal participation. Those who experience literature as a space for thought and language as a cultural practice will find an evening of high societal relevance at the Central Library on Neumarkt. Admission is free, and registration is recommended.
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