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    1. Faculty areas of expertise
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      1. Undergraduate Research FAQ
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The Washingtonian Interviews Deborah Tannen on How Her Interest in Language Began

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Interview with Deborah Tannen

Interview with Deborah Tannen

Published in the “First Person” section of this month’s issue of the Washingtonian is an interview by Sylvie McNamara with Prof. Deborah Tannen, talking about how her interest in language began.

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