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Science Movie Club: 'Arrival'

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Exploring Linguistics and Alien Encounters in 'Arrival'

This chapter explores the film 'Arrival', focusing on a linguist's attempts to communicate with extraterrestrial beings. The discussion critiques the film's linguistic portrayals and includes insights from a field linguist about the complexities of understanding alien languages.

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