Book Presentation: SuperBrabants
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Is the Brabant dialect disappearing, or is it making an unexpected comeback? In this entertaining and informative talk, linguist Kristel Doreleijers explores the fascinating world of ‘new’ Brabant dialect.
Do young people still speak dialect? How are social media, memes, films and television series influencing the way Brabant dialect is used? And what role do the iconic expressions from New Kids play in keeping it alive? Using humorous and everyday examples, Kristel shows that dialect is not simply disappearing – it is constantly changing and emerging in new forms.
The story is not only about language, but also about identity and the feeling of belonging. Dialect can reveal where you come from and where you feel at home.
Kristel Doreleijers compl…
Is the Brabant dialect disappearing, or is it making an unexpected comeback? In this entertaining and informative talk, linguist Kristel Doreleijers explores the fascinating world of ‘new’ Brabant dialect.
Do young people still speak dialect? How are social media, memes, films and television series influencing the way Brabant dialect is used? And what role do the iconic expressions from New Kids play in keeping it alive? Using humorous and everyday examples, Kristel shows that dialect is not simply disappearing – it is constantly changing and emerging in new forms.
The story is not only about language, but also about identity and the feeling of belonging. Dialect can reveal where you come from and where you feel at home.
Kristel Doreleijers completed her PhD on ‘new’ Brabant dialect at Tilburg University in 2024 and currently researches youth language at the Meertens Institute in Amsterdam. Her book SuperBrabants: Over jongerentaal, New Kids en je thuis voelen in je dialect was published in May 2026.
When
- Tuesday the 8th of september 2026 from 19:30 to 21:15
Prices
- Free