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Why do people swear? Where does it come from? How is it different across cultures? Can swear words be created? Can they have benefits to the human psyche? In this film comedians Adam and Theo AKA Shuffle T and Marlo go on a search through the wonderful world of profanity. For the uncensored version please click here - youtu.be/jH1wVChBJC4
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Unparliamentary language: the benefits of swearing in politics http://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/english-language/unparliamentary-language-the-benefits-swearing-politics
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Why do people swear? Where does it come from? How is it different across cultures? Can swear words be created? Can they have benefits to the human psyche? In this film comedians Adam and Theo AKA Shuffle T and Marlo go on a search through the wonderful world of profanity. For the uncensored version please click here - youtu.be/jH1wVChBJC4
Read the article https://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/swearing-today-have-our-attitudes-changed
Unparliamentary language: the benefits of swearing in politics http://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/english-language/unparliamentary-language-the-benefits-swearing-politics
Playlist link - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7BkGjrWZTGoMvbLROJlXIb8
Transcript - podcast-admin.open.ac.uk/upload/files/3993_opinionpieces/transcript/41264_160112_344_st.pdf
Study free course on slang
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/exploring-languages-and-cultures/content-section-3.2
Study BA (Honours) Language Studies open.ac.uk/courses/qualifications/q30
If you would like more information about copyright on this Open University content please visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
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