films

[Ann Dowker]

Would "Children of a Lesser God" be relevant?

Ann

On Thu, 5 Sep 2002, Dale, Philip S. wrote:

> A couple of years ago I posted a notice asking for suggestions for
> fiction which had language as a focus, and I received many
> suggestions. As a followup, I'd like to recommend very highly Mary
> Doria Russell's The Sparrow, a science fiction novel in which language
> learning plays an important role. It's also quite fascinating as a
> meditation on culture contact and miscommunication, and on the nature
> of faith. The author is a Ph.D. anthropologist.
>
> My request this time is for film which has language as a focus. The
> two which come mind immediately are My Fair Lady, and Nell. Are there
> any others? I have a hazy memory of some bits in Monty Python movies,
> for example. The treatment of language can be done well or badly; I'm
> interested in film as a discussion starter.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help, and I'll post a summary.
>
> Philip S. Dale, Professor and Chair
> Dept of Communication Science & Disorders
> 303 Lewis Hall
> University of Missouri-Columbia
> Columbia, MO 65211
> tel:   573-882-1934
> fax:   573-884-8686
> email: dalep at health.missouri.edu
>
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