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Can you believe?: Political correctness - 2 views

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  • mnkilmer on 11 Jun 11
     
    Russian English teacher casts doubts on pc stories
  • Madeleine Cox on 12 Jun 11
     
    Thanks for posting this. I've recently taught David Mamet's 1992 play, 'Oleanna', which focuses powerfully on the impact and influence of political correctness. Students' reactions to this always generate heated discussion and debate.
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Language A: language and literature guide - 3 views

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      Sean Tangey on 03 May 12
       
      TFA builds upon literary tradition by contradicting it - post colonial writing...
  • dominant and minority social groups
  • the impact of prevailing values and beliefs
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  • characterization
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      Sean Tangey on 03 May 12
       
      Okonkwo is developed underpinned by the post-colonial perspective. 
  • elements of style
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Facebook Note: Time to show your colours - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 17 Aug 11
     
    Comment on modern and derogatory use of word "gay".
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The Evolution of the Geek - 2 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 27 Jul 11
     
    Useful for any unit exploring stereotypes and language change.
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The 21st Century Flux - YouTube - 1 views

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  • mnkilmer on 04 Sep 11
     
    slam poet talking about the changing nature of modern English usage.
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(Yonhap Feature) Koreans struggle to solve English quagmire | YONHAP NEWS - 1 views

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  • mnkilmer on 17 Jun 11
     
    raising questions about Korean focus on English acquisition, methodology
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Views: The Facebook Mirror - Inside Higher Ed - 2 views

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  • mnkilmer on 14 Jun 11
     
    'The problem with Facebook is that it nurtures one of writing teachers' greatest foes -- the teenage fantasy that writers write only to themselves and to those who are just like them.'
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Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Cues - 2 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 12 Jun 11
     
    From The Wall Street Journal
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Banned Books Week Banner - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 21 Sep 11
     
    Some of the comments underneath could provide a good starting point for discussion. This source is also linked to the YouTube video posted above.
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A Flood Tide of Flith - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 21 Sep 11
     
    Short documentary made by David Jewell, made for Banned Books Week 2010.
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Julian Burnside - Doublespeak - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 09 Jun 11
     
    A program transcript of Australian Barrister Julian Burnside's 2005 speech on the topic of 'doublespeak' (a term he coined to refer to words created and used to 'cloak' meaning). This is taken from the ABC Radio website.
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TED Talk - Patricia Ryan: Don't insist on English! - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 12 Jun 11
     
    This shares some links to the Daily Globe article, below.
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Guardian Readers\' responses to \'Slutwalk\' marches - 0 views

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shared by Madeleine Cox on 17 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • On the wider point of reclaiming the word "slut" – language is an entirely valid arena for activism and is in no way a "waste of precious feminist resources". Language is dynamic and the use, subversion, reclaiming and disclaiming of it is hugely important to liberation.But I dislike the passive approach to language that some take: that there are words that we should cower away from because of their strength, saturation and history. I have power over language as well and I'm going to use it.
  • Madeleine Cox on 17 Jul 11
     
    Many of the points made offer interesting debate, particularly the comment by 'NaomiMc' regarding language.
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It's, like, so common - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 03 Aug 11
     
    Article responding to actress Emma Thompson's view of the (over)use of the word "like".
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Top Ten Culture Videos - 1 views

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  • mnkilmer on 20 Jul 11
     
    Business culture blogger lists youtube clips showing culture and business communication.
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The Independent newspaper - banned cliches - 0 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 21 Jul 11
     
    Journalist blog post on cliched phrases he wants banned. Follow up on Twitter for an ever-growing list (and debate)...
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Language and Linguistics site - comment on Banned List - 0 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 21 Jul 11
     
    Comment on journalist John Rentoul's 'Banned List'
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