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Jenni Young

You Tawkin' to New Yawk? Tracing the City's Mosaic of Accents - 1 views

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    Wall Street Journal article about New York accents
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A Language of Conflict, and Peace - 0 views

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    Words' plain English meanings are politicized, distorted or undermined in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle (New York Times)
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    Words' plain English meanings are politicized, distorted or undermined in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle (New York Times)
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Media Coverage of Trayvon Martin Case - 0 views

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    New York Times columnist Charles Blow talked about media coverage of race in general, and the Trayvon Martin case specifically.
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    New York Times columnist Charles Blow talked about media coverage of race in general, and the Trayvon Martin case specifically. 
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Lost in Translation by Eva Hoffmann - 0 views

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    Excerpts from Eva Hoffman. (1989). Lost in translation: A life in a new language. New York: Penguin Books.
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Do They Really Tawk Like That? Not Now - 1 views

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    A new documentary examines the way that different immigrant groups adapted to speaking in New York City (NYT article)
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Suffolk Country Turns a Page - 0 views

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    New York country to translate official documents into 6 other languages
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If these knishes could talk - first 10 minutes - 1 views

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    First ten minutes of a film about the New York accent
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If these knishes could talk - 1 views

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    A film about the New York accent will have its premiere on 16 May 2013. Some trailers and excerpts.
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At School Papers, the Ink Is Drying Up - 0 views

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    Fewer resources, lack of interest and the Internet have led to fewer high school newspapers in New York city's public schools.
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The Honorable 'Girlie' Senator From The State Of New York : NPR Ombudsman : NPR - 0 views

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    Reporter Ailsa Chang was accused of sexism when she described Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as 'perky', and speaking in a 'girlie' voice. Are we undercutting women political leaders, or treating them differently from men? (NPR July 2013)
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NYC Girls Project - 0 views

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    This fall, New York City becomes the first city in the nation to tackle the issue of girls' self-esteem and body image.
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The Fourth of July by Audre Lorde - 0 views

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    Memoir by poet Audre Lorde, born in New York to Caribbean immigrant parents. Lorde writes about how racism tainted a family trip to Washington.
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Times responds to gang rape story but still needs some pointers - 0 views

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    The New York Times's public editor has responded to widespread complaints about the paper's coverage of a child being gang raped in Texas
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Got Bulgogi? The (Maybe True) Story Behind A 'New York Times' Ad : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    This quarter-page ad wasn't touting a brand or institution. It was pitching grilled beef as an example of the inherent attractiveness and value of Korean culture. So, who's behind this ad?
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    This quarter-page ad wasn't touting a brand or institution. It was pitching grilled beef as an example of the inherent attractiveness and value of Korean culture. So, who's behind this ad?
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