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18 Feb Textbooks, ideologies and language education. An overview from different countries’ teaching materials (CIRCE Online Seminar)

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Textbooks, ideologies and language education. An overview from different countries' teaching materials Dr. Francesca Gallina, University of Pisa, ItalyDate: February 24, 2025Time: 16:30 – 17:30 (CET)Venue: OnlineAttendees: Secondary school teachers, researchers, language instructors To register: you should create an account on the H2IOSC Training Environment. Once logged in...

14 Feb Subscribe to our Newsletter!

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We're launching a newsletter dedicated to exploring the realities of accent discrimination - unpacking research, sharing personal experiences, and highlighting voices that deserve to be heard. Subscribe now to be part of the community! https://www.circe-project.eu/newsletter/ ...

14 Feb Meet the Italian winners of the national phase of the CIRCE contest!

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Sensitivity, advocacy and resilience are the hallmarks of Italian contributions. The winners are: Video Contest "Act Vocally, Think Globally!" 🏆🥇Irene Cardillo, Matteo Friso, Ledi Kullolli, Ste Gashi, Mirciu, Martina Terzi, To You 🏆🥈Zoha Shafique, Martina Polverini, Sofia Gambineri, Jacopo Goti, Emma Martone, Francesca dello Stritto, Greta Ghignoli, Martina...

13 Feb Here are the participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina who passed the national stage of the competition!

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Participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina excelled in passion and commitment. The winners are: Video Contest "Act Vocally, Think Globally!" 🏆🥇Amina Vilajet, Voices of Diversity - Unveiling Accent Discrimination Short stories/poem contest "Eliminate Discrimination, Embrace Integration!" 🏆🥇Farah Šehović, Combating Accent Discrimination - The Sound of our Voice 🏆🥈Maida Alić, The Voice...

13 Feb Meet the Portuguese champions who aced the national phase of the competition!

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We received a wealth of talented submissions from Portugal. The winners are: Video Contest "Act Vocally, Think Globally!" 🏆🥇Maria Leonor Macedo Gonçalves, The Hallmark of Who We Are 🏆🥈Bianca de Abreu Pereira, There is no Right Accent, There is Diversity 🏆🥉Leonor Lopes, Beyond Accent Discrimination Short stories contest "Eliminate Discrimination,...

12 Feb Award Ceremony of the National Phase of the CIRCE Contest

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The Awards Ceremony for the Italian participants in the CIRCE contest will be held Feb. 21 in Arezzo, Italy, on the occasion of UNESCO Mother Language Day, at the University of Siena's Pionta Campus, viale L. Cittadini 33. During the event, dedicated to the Italian...

09 Feb Vote for Your Favorites in the CIRCE Contest!

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The national phase of the CIRCE Contest has brought together incredible creative talents from across different countries, showcasing powerful stories and compelling videos that tackle linguistic discrimination and sound-based racism. Now, it's your turn to have a say! ...

05 Feb CIRCE Contests’ Winner Announcement

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The winners of the national phase of the CIRCE contests "Act Vocally, Think Globally!" and "Eliminate Discrimination, Embrace Integration!" will be announced soon! Stay tuned to find out who stood out for their commitment, creativity, and sensitivity to issues of diversity and inclusion! ...

18 Jul A New York accent in ancient Rome? So what, it’s no less accurate than RP

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Denzel Washington has been accused of inauthenticity in Gladiator II. But why is upper-class, southern English considered the norm? Read more. ...

12 Jul Regional accents are biased against in audio advertising, study shows

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Research finds 62% of audio advertising in the UK features a southern accent compared to just 19% that features a northern accent. Read more. ...

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