Language, Culture & Society Overview

<p>Cultural Transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dialect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A student using formal language in a research paper and informal language in a text message. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language diversity and multilingualism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnocentrism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oral Gesture Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China, Israel, Japan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frozen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specific signals having specific meanings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consultative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cultural and performative aspects of oral tradition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no inherent connection between words and their meanings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning a language by being surrounded by and using it in everyday situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing a supportive and encouraging atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Countries where English is the native language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slang Register (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The idea that there is no inherent connection between a word and its meaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding that cultural practices must be viewed within their own context (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using language to get what you want or need.

Language shapes how we think and perceive the world.

Language completely determines how we think.

Different ways of speaking based on social situations.

A variety of a language with differences in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation.

Language reflects and reinforces cultural values and norms.

Language diversity and multilingualism create complexities when connecting language, culture, and society.

Belief abilities improve with effort & practice.

A method for studying and preserving oral poetry and narratives, focusing on their cultural and performance aspects.

The ability of speakers to hear their own speech and adjust it based on what they hear, ensuring better control and modification.

Language primarily functions to communicate, not for any other biological purpose.

Theory by Piaget suggesting that early human communication started with gestures and body movements, which evolved into vocal expressions.

Linguistic signs (words) have specific meanings.

There's no natural connection between words and their meanings.

Language is made up of distinct units (like sounds or words) that can be combined to form complex meanings.

Strategies used by people to create specific impressions on others.

Learning a language by being surrounded by and using it in everyday situations, such as living in a country where the language is spoken.

The practice of switching between multiple languages in a single conversation, often seen in multilingual communities.

A learning environment that supports and encourages language learning, free from distractions and promoting participation.

A language variety used in casual, informal situations with friends or within specific groups, often involving non-standard vocabulary and expressions.

Countries where English is the native language, considered the standard or norm for English.

The ability of language to have both sound (phonology) and meaning (semantics).

The lack of inherent connection between a word's sound and its meaning.

The ability to create new words and sentences, even those never used before.