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17 Mai 2024 / News

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian Students

“Schools that receive federal financial assistance from the Department have a responsibility to address discrimination against students, including Muslim, Arab,...
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17 Mai 2024 / Dissemination & public engagement, News

CIRCE Upcoming event 

Join us on Friday 24 May 2024 at 14.30 CEST, and listen to the invited talk by influencer Samuele Brusca...
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15 Mai 2024 / News

‘Bengali Cockney, Black Cockney, East End Cockney, Essex Cockney, Jewish Cockney, Sylheti Cockney’: why community languages matter

In response to a community petition, Tower Hamlets council in east London has designated Cockney as a “community language”. This...
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13 Mai 2024 / News

Exploring the linguistics and social perceptions of Andalusian Spanish

Spanish speakers may associate Andalusian Spanish, the dialect spoken in Southern Spain, with underdevelopment and lower educational attainment, leading to...
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18 März 2024 / News

‘It didn’t stop me’: pushing beyond discriminatory remarks from customers to champion inclusivity

“Working in the reservations department and taking bookings via the phone was a daunting experience, as some guests were not...
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16 Februar 2024 / News

“Just Get Rid of It”: Hollywood’s Accent Problem

To what extent having an accent influences the career of an actor? Go to news
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13 Februar 2024 / News

Speaking in a local accent might make social robots seem more trustworthy and competent, say scientists

How should social robots talk? Some research suggests that people like robots to use a familiar accent or dialect, while...
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9 Februar 2024 / News

How TikTok created a new accent – and why it might be the future of English

People on TikTok have developed a specific accent - would you recognise it if you heard it? Go to news
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2 Februar 2024 / News

Why French regional accents are rare on TV

France lags behind the UK and US where local accents have been encouraged to breakthrough in media, says expert. Go...
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30 Januar 2024 / News

Clients have complained to my manager about my Scottish accent – some people say they’re racist, but others insist I should talk slower

A Scottish woman who has faced criticism from clients over her accent has sought advice on how to deal with...
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