This team will investigate how the humanities shape public life by analyzing cultural narratives, speech, and multilingual discourse in the U.S. Drawing on mixed methods from linguistics, literature, theater, and language studies, we aim to produce research-based insights into how humanistic practices contribute to civic dialogue, identity formation, and social cohesion. Our goal is to lay the groundwork for a major grant-funded study on the value and visibility of the humanities, with a focus on ethical, community-engaged research that serves the needs of rural Georgians.
Team Leads: Dana Bultman (Romance Languages), Emily Sahakian (Theatre and Film), Patricia Richards (Sociology), Sharina Maíllo-Pozo (Romance Languages)
