The Relationship Between Language and Culture Explored
Discover the deep-rooted connection between language and culture. As infants, we are shaped by our cultural surroundings, influencing our lives, opinions, and language development. Explore how behaviors and interactions vary across different cultures, forming the basis of societal beliefs and practices. Language is not just communication; it is a reflection of the culture that shapes our views and expressions.
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The Relationship between Language and The Relationship between Language and Culture Culture 493 Najd
Language and Culture The relationship between language and culture is deeply rooted. When an infant is born, it is like any other infant born.
Language and Culture It is not until they are exposed to their surroundings that they become individuals in and of their cultural group. From birth, their lives, opinions, and language are shaped by what they come in contact with.
Language and Culture 0-10/11 months: Pre Verbal Stage Cooing 3-5 months Vowel-like sounds Babbling 6-10 months Repetitive CV patterns All infants produce the same sounds at this stage. After this they start to produce recognizable words words that are acquired by living in a particular society
Language and Culture Physically and mentally everyone is the same, while the interactions between persons or groups vary widely from place to place. Patterns which emerge from these group behaviors and interactions will either be approved of or disapproved of.
Language and Culture Behaviors which are acceptable will vary depending on the values that people hold, thus forming the basis of different cultures.
Language and Culture Culture is the beliefs and practices governing the life of a society for which a particular language is the vehicle of expression.
Language and Culture Therefore, everyone s views are dependent on the culture which has influenced them, as well as being described using the language which has been shaped by that culture.
Language and Culture Language is rooted in culture and culture is reflected and passed on by language from one generation to the next.
Language and Culture From this, one can see that learning a new language involves the learning of a new culture. Consequently, teachers of a language are also teachers of culture.
