Essays about: "lyrics and language"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words lyrics and language.

  1. 11. A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF TRANSLATION

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Sara Sandell; [2016-04-04]
    Keywords : Aladdin; audiovisual translation; culture-specific items; Disney; dubbing; Japanese;

    Abstract : Disney works and their original soundtracks are extremely popular in Japan. This study examines the differences between the subtitled and the dubbed songs featured in Disney’s Aladdin from 1992. The field of Audiovisual Translation, which subtitling and dubbing are a part of, has not been researched enough. READ MORE

  3. 12. Somebody’s gotta wear a pretty skirt : Constructions of masculinity and femininity in modern country music

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för utbildningsvetenskap och språk

    Author : Annica Malm; [2016]
    Keywords : Culture; lyrics; CDA; gender differences; country music; metaphors; verbs;

    Abstract : Constructions of masculinity and femininity can be reinforced through written and spoken language, creating stereotypes and inequality between genders. Gender representations in music lyrics have been studied for various genres, but the country music genre has been somewhat underrepresented. READ MORE

  4. 13. Winged words from Shakespeare´s tragedy Hamlet in the world of Google texts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Marianne Wabnik; [2015-10-16]
    Keywords : Expression; phrase; quotation; Shakespeare;

    Abstract : This essay explores a selection of famous quotes in Shakespeare´s Hamlet. Almost everyone knows some of them, even people lacking formal literary education. These quotes, which have become winged words or idioms, are discussed. Many phrases and expressions in Hamlet are still used in everyday language, sometimes unconsciously. READ MORE

  5. 14. Does Listening to English Songs Motivate Students to Expand Their Extramural English? : A Case Study of Swedish Upper-Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of Possible Impact of Listening to Vocal Music on Their Extramural English

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap (UV)

    Author : Liilia Batluk; [2015]
    Keywords : second language learning acquisition; listening to music; lyrics and language; extramural English; motivation; improving motivation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate whether listening to music as an out-of-school activity, and English songs in particular, motivated a group of Swedish upper-secondary students to learn extramural English. One aspect that comes into focus is whether the students perceived that there were particular aspects of second language acquisition (SLA) that improved as a result of listening to music. READ MORE

  6. 15. Rap Music: Differences in Derogatory Word Use Between Mainstream and LGBTQ Artists

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Jonas Brunner; [2015]
    Keywords : rap music; LGBTQ norms; profanities; gender differences;

    Abstract : This study aims at investigating differences in derogatory word use between heteronormative rap artists and rap artists identifying with LGBTQ norms. A list of six profane words to be content analysed was constructed. READ MORE