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Jenni Young

Two Song Cycles by Liza Lim : The New Yorker - 0 views

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Language Part 1 Identity Culture Language Death

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  • Jenni Young on 28 Apr 14
     
    Music and language: Liza Lim's opera "Mother Tongue" addresses the power of language to shape consciousness, and what is lost when languages die away. Review has some relevant ideas about language and culture (Review)
  • Jenni Young on 28 Apr 14
     
    Music and language: Liza Lim's opera "Mother Tongue" addresses the power of language to shape consciousness, and what is lost when languages die away. Review has some relevant ideas about language and culture.
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Gender and the body language of power - 0 views

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Language Gender Part 1 Body language Power

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    Philosopher Sandra Lee Bartky once observed that being feminine often means using one's body to portray powerlessness.
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Schumpeter: The English empire | The Economist - 0 views

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Language Part 1 Global English Language and power

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    A growing number of firms worldwide are adopting English as their official language (The Economist)
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In Gaza, Epithets Are Fired and Euphemisms Give Shelter - 1 views

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Language Part 1 Power Euphemism War Bias

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    In a clash of narratives, officials from both Israel and Gaza advise supporters on the language and images that should be used on social media platforms.
  • Jenni Young on 21 Jul 14
     
    In a clash of narratives, officials from both Israel and Gaza advise supporters on the language and images that should be used on social media platforms.
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Nazis, Lynching and Obamacare - 0 views

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Language and power Hyperbole Politics

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    Language, like political debate, has gone off the rails. Let's show words and history more respect (NYT)
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Weapon of Choice - 0 views

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Language Part 1 Mass communication Part 2 PSA Insults Labels

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    The Weapon of Choice Project was conceived to provide a visual demonstration of the power of verbal abuse, and it is meant to provoke a conversation about the problems of domestic violence, child abuse, and bullying.
  • Jenni Young on 28 May 14
     
    The Weapon of Choice Project was conceived to provide a visual demonstration of the power of verbal abuse, and it is meant to provoke a conversation about the problems of domestic violence, child abuse, and bullying.
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For Key And Peele, Biracial Roots Bestow Special Comedic 'Power' - 1 views

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Language Part 1 Mass communication Part 2 Code-switching Biracial Culture Identity

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    Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are the duo behind the Comedy Central sketch comedy show Key & Peele. Each has a white mother and black father, and a lot of their comedy is about race.
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Shane Koyczan: "To This Day" ... for the bullied and beautiful - 0 views

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Language Identity Poetry Spoken Word

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    Video. Shane Koyczan makes spoken-word poetry and music. His poem "To This Day" is a powerful story of bullying and survival.
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'Rock the Casbah' Author: Hip-Hop Has Been the Rhythm of Arab Spring - 0 views

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Language and power Mass communication

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    Journalist Robin Wright chronicles the cultural and social forces behind this year's Arab revolt in her new book, "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World.' Margaret Warner and Wright discuss her book and the new wave of empowerment in the Arab world.
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CNN Profiles: Robin Wright's 'Rock the Casbah' - 0 views

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Language and power Mass communication Rap

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    Podcast. CNN's John Lisk talks with author Robin Wright about her new book, "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World." Wright says the vast and dramatic changes sweeping the region are only just beginning.
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Liz Lochhead: listening in to silence for the rhythm capable / of carrying the thought ... - 0 views

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Language Gender Stereotypes Power

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  • Jenni Young on 07 Mar 13
     
    Lochhead addresses the oppressive male voice with a laugh and giggle
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