Monthly Archives: October 2015

Reservoir Mobs. Political Spectacles, the Press Circus, and Public Works in Spain, by Matthew Kerry

Posted on October 15, 2015 by sheffieldslcblog

Spanish politicians do seem to enjoy a good reservoir. Or rather, they enjoy the ribbon-cutting ceremonies to announce the unveiling of a new infrastructure project.  Last Thursday prime minister Mariano Rajoy inaugurated a new reservoir in Huesca in the northeast … Continue reading →

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Generation 25 – A British Germanist’s perspective, by Chantal Sullivan-Thomsett

Posted on October 9, 2015 by sheffieldslcblog

On 3rd October 1990, less than a year after the Berlin wall fell, the constitutional process of German reunification was completed. Today, the 3rd October is a national holiday to celebrate Germany’s unity and the progress that has been made … Continue reading →

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Café lexicon – a linguistic case study, by Josh Bengough-Smith

Posted on October 1, 2015 by sheffieldslcblog

It’s no secret that I love coffee. What some of you may not know is that aside from being an aspiring linguist, I am also a fully-trained barista. So, in recognition of (Inter-)National Coffee Day, which was on Tuesday, here’s … Continue reading →

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