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Bridging Languages, Building Bridges: A Performance Ethnography in the Philippines

Beschreibung

"Bridging Languages, Building Bridges: A Performance Ethnography in the Philippines" isn't your typical travelogue. It delves into the heart of Filipino culture through the captivating lens of performance ethnography. Imagine going beyond memorizing Tagalog phrases to experiencing the emotions, stories, and traditions woven into Philippine performance arts. This book allows you to do just that! By using ethnography, a research method that immerses the researcher in a culture, the author unpacks the deeper meanings behind performances like dance rituals, folk plays, and contemporary theater. You'll see how these performances bridge linguistic divides, fostering understanding and connection within communities. "Bridging Languages, Building Bridges" is a captivating journey that celebrates the richness of Filipino culture and the power of performance to connect people across languages and backgrounds.

Autor

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: tredition
• Seitenzahl: 580
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 40mm
• Gewicht: 962g
• ISBN-13: 9783384254436
• ISBN-10: 3384254430
• Artikelnr.: 70939946