Abstract
The article examines the use of Arabic as a sociolinguistic marker in American films that were released around the time of the events of 9/11/01 and investigates the extent to which stereotypical factors have been continuing in the same vein as in the past. Specifically, this study is a textual analysis of the application of Arabic in five recent films: Three Kings (dir. David O. Russell, 1999), Hidalgo (dir. Joe Johnston, 2004), Kingdom of Heaven (dir. Ridley Scott, 2005), Syriana (dir. Stephen Gaghan, 2005), and Body of Lies (dir. Ridley Scott, 2008). The article demonstrates that the manner in which Arabic is employed in these movies points to efforts towards a better understanding of the political and social complexities of Arabs and their culture and raises awareness of the Other.
Recommended Citation
Tayyara, Abed el-Rahman
(2014)
"The Representations of Arab-Muslims through the Language Lens,"
Cultural Encounters, Conflicts, and Resolutions: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cecr/vol1/iss2/7
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