Language And culture Flashcards
How many language in the world
Over 7000 languages
Non verbal communication
Is the signs symbols
Gesture that bring specific meaning to expression.
Verbal communication
Restricted to language
Non verbal codes
Physical Appearance Proxemics Chronmics Haptics Kinesics Vocalics and paralanguage Olfactics Oculesics Regulators - facial Expression and body language Adaptors - physical adjustments
Sapir - whorf hypothesis
Language and thought shape the way of thinking and cross cultural differences are relative not catagorical
Case study on time , colour , animals
Time - some culture are timeless - America Hopi
Colour - certain colours symbolizes different culture
Animals - chinese zodiac signs
Chinese facts
Tonal language 9 basics strokes Character written in a sequence Language of the UN Different dialects
Power distance
Inequality in positions or power
Power is respect
I’m China it is high
Uncertainty avoidance
Low in China
Changing of career
Stages of culture shock
Honey moon Crisis Adjustment Adaptation Reentry
Cultural patterns
They are unconsciously experienced and programmed reinforced
Features
Unique , universal , particular
Language
Boost brain power
And a bridge to communication