Language/Linguistics
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Can You See the Color Gray?
This unique and provocative documentary examines the development, expression, and communication of racial and ethnic prejudices and stereotypes.
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Circle of Stories: Native American Stories from the Four Directions
This unique and engaging documentary explores the extraordinary diversity and profound contemporary relevance of Native American storytelling. A feast for the eyes, ears, and mind, the film presents eight varied stories from the four directions and seasons.
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Gender and Communication: Male-Female Differences in Language and Nonverbal Behavior
This provocative and richly discussible video explores the impact that gender has on both verbal messages as well as the nonverbal channels of communication such as vocal paralanguage, haptics, kinesics, proxemics and other “unwritten” languages.
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The Human Voice: Exploring Vocal Paralanguage
Every time we speak, our voice reveals our gender, age, geographic background, level of education, native birth, emotional state, and our relationship with the person spoken to. This acclaimed video, by the noted producer, Prof. Dane Archer, explores the power and importance of "vocal paralanguage" — the thousands of ways in which any given words can be said.
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Monuments Are for Men, Waffles Are for Women: Gender, Permanence and Impermanence
The unwritten rules governing the traditional activities of men and women are sharply but subtly defined. Women’s work has traditionally been repetitive and ongoing, and its end result short-lived and impermanent. In contrast, the activities of men are traditionally long-lived, durable, or permanent.
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Roman Restaurant Rhythms
This delightful and mouth-watering documentary provides a "backstage," behind-the-scenes foray into the rhythms of food preparation in four traditional restaurants in Rome.
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Sexism in Language: Thief of Honor, Shaper of Lies
Designed for use in a broad range of educational settings and disciplines, this lively and provocative video analyzes the gender bias that permeates our everyday language.
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