The Power of Accents in Film. British vs. Foreign Accents in Villain Portrayals

The Power of Accents in Film. British vs. Foreign Accents in Villain Portrayals
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Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Total Pages : 22
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ISBN-10 : 9783389074039
ISBN-13 : 3389074031
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis The Power of Accents in Film. British vs. Foreign Accents in Villain Portrayals by : Maximilian Ewen

Seminar paper from the year 2024 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,3, University of Kaiserslautern (Anglistik), course: Voice Training, language: English, abstract: This paper explores the role of accents in shaping the iconic figure of the villain in films, with a focus on the British accent, particularly 'Standard English' and 'Received Pronunciation.' By analyzing the portrayal of villains like Hans Gruber in "Die Hard" (1988), the paper investigates how accents such as British, American, German, and Asian influence audience perception. It delves into the cultural and social implications behind these accent choices, examining how they contribute to a villain's aura of sophistication or menace. Additionally, the research highlights the risks of perpetuating negative stereotypes through accent usage in film, while discussing the media's role in shaping global perceptions of foreign accents.

Social Murder

Social Murder
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Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages : 123
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ISBN-10 : 9781528988827
ISBN-13 : 1528988825
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Murder by : Wayne Michael Dunwell

“Ronni’s mind fell completely silent. She stopped being aware of the room around her, there was only the hateful figure of a bully and an abuser ahead of her, all else was a blur.” You’re in a strange city. Your friend is missing. Could you find the courage to do what is necessary? Would you even know where to start? These are the questions faced by law graduate Ronni Wong when her friend Jenny disappears after a date with a man she met online. Finding evidence suggesting that Jenny’s internet lover hides the darkest of secrets, Ronni is forced to embark on a journey through social media to discover the identity of a kidnapper, and then a dangerous race against time through the streets of Metro Manila to save her friend’s life. The clock is ticking, can Ronni make it in time? Join Ronni as her investigation into one disappearance leads her into mortal danger. Social Murder will keep you on the edge of your seat, and at the same time challenge you to think about how you use social media. Are you safe online?

The Invention of George Washington

The Invention of George Washington
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Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 0813918723
ISBN-13 : 9780813918723
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Invention of George Washington by : Paul K. Longmore

This is a paper edition reprint of study originally published in 1988 by the U. of California Press. The title refers to the historical process by which Washington was made into a heroic myth by the American people, and also to discussion of Washington's own active role in the process--evidence of his strong talent, often overlooked, as a political actor. The author is a historian affiliated with San Francisco State University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Speak with Distinction

Speak with Distinction
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 44
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ISBN-10 : 1557837244
ISBN-13 : 9781557837240
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Speak with Distinction by : Edith Skinner

(Applause Acting Series). The classic Skinner method to speech for the stage! This 75-minute audio CD and booklet is a companion to the paperback Speak with Distinction (ISBN 1557830479). Revised with new material added by Timothy Monich and Lilene Mansell.

Indian Accents

Indian Accents
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 211
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ISBN-10 : 9780252094583
ISBN-13 : 0252094581
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Indian Accents by : Shilpa S. Dave

Amid immigrant narratives of assimilation, Indian Accents focuses on the representations and stereotypes of South Asian characters in American film and television. Exploring key examples in popular culture ranging from Peter Sellers' portrayal of Hrundi Bakshi in the 1968 film The Party to contemporary representations such as Apu from The Simpsons and characters in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Shilpa S. Dave develops the ideas of "accent," "brownface," and "brown voice" as new ways to explore the racialization of South Asians beyond just visual appearance. Dave relates these examples to earlier scholarship on blackface, race, and performance to show how "accents" are a means of representing racial difference, national origin, and belonging, as well as distinctions of class and privilege. While focusing on racial impersonations in mainstream film and television, Indian Accents also amplifies the work of South Asian American actors who push back against brown voice performances, showing how strategic use of accent can expand and challenge such narrow stereotypes.

English with an Accent

English with an Accent
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0415114772
ISBN-13 : 9780415114776
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis English with an Accent by : Rosina Lippi-Green

In English with an AccentRosina Lippi-Green examines American attitudes towards language, exposing the way in which language is used to maintain and perpetuate social structures.

Foreign Accent

Foreign Accent
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 231
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ISBN-10 : 9781107328273
ISBN-13 : 1107328276
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Foreign Accent by : Alene Moyer

To what extent do our accents determine the way we are perceived by others? Is a foreign accent inevitably associated with social stigma? Accent is a matter of great public interest given the impact of migration on national and global affairs, but until now, applied linguistics research has treated accent largely as a theoretical puzzle. In this fascinating account, Alene Moyer examines the social, psychological, educational and legal ramifications of sounding 'foreign'. She explores how accent operates contextually through analysis of issues such as: the neuro-cognitive constraints on phonological acquisition, individual factors that contribute to the 'intractability' of accent, foreign accent as a criterion for workplace discrimination, and the efficacy of instruction for improving pronunciation. This holistic treatment of second language accent is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers interested in applied linguistics, bilingualism and foreign language education.

Language in Immigrant America

Language in Immigrant America
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 389
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ISBN-10 : 9781107058392
ISBN-13 : 1107058392
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Language in Immigrant America by : Dominika Baran

Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Whose America?; 2. The alien specter then and now; 3. Hyphenated identity; 4. Foreign accents and immigrant Englishes; 5. Multilingual practices; 6. Immigrant children and language; 7. American becomings

English with an Accent

English with an Accent
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : 9781136597299
ISBN-13 : 1136597298
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis English with an Accent by : Rosina Lippi-Green

Since its initial publication, English with an Accent has provoked debate and controversy within classrooms through its in-depth scrutiny of American attitudes towards language. Rosina Lippi-Green discusses the ways in which discrimination based on accent functions to support and perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations. This second edition has been reorganized and revised to include: new dedicated chapters on Latino English and Asian American English discussion questions, further reading, and suggested classroom exercises, updated examples from the classroom, the judicial system, the media, and corporate culture a discussion of the long-term implications of the Ebonics debate a brand-new companion website with a glossary of key terms and links to audio, video, and images relevant to the each chapter's content. English with an Accent is essential reading for students with interests in attitudes and discrimination towards language.

East Main Street

East Main Street
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 398
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ISBN-10 : 9780814719633
ISBN-13 : 0814719635
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis East Main Street by : Shilpa Dave

From henna tattoo kits available at your local mall to ofaux Asiano fashions, housewares and fusion cuisine; from the new visibility of Asian film, music, video games and anime to the current popularity of martial arts motifs in hip hop, Asian influences have thoroughly saturated the U.S. cultural landscape and have now become an integral part of the vernacular of popular culture.