Talk and Echo

What’s on offer?

Approx 3 hour interactive poetry workshop with creative writers and expert linguists.

What’s it about?

The event aims to inspire thought-provoking poet-public-dialogues.

Your voice, real-life experiences and reflections are welcomed for contribution.

The workshop will explore how everyday conversations can hold deep personal meaning, shaping our social lives and the very essence of who we are.

These seemingly ordinary conversations can be unfolded through poetry and drama-based activities, and the workshop will draw on the hosts expertise to explore social interactions and poetic expression with the ‘everyday conversationalists’ who walk among us!

Who’s leading the event?

The workshop will be hosted by Yanyan Li, PhD student, and experts in conversational analysis, in association with Professor of Applied Linguistics Steve Mann from the University of Warwick. 

Open to

This event is recommended for ages 14+. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Of particular interest to

Of particular interest to those with an interest in poetry, creative writing, and how social interactions shape our lives.

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