Linguistic Determinism and Reflectionism Flashcards
1
Q
What does Linguistic Determinism say?
A
The language present in society affects how we view the world
2
Q
According to Linguistic Determinism, how would the word “Businessman” affect how we view the world?
A
It would make us think all people involved in businesses are men
3
Q
What does Linguistic Reflectionism say?
A
The language we use reflects how we view society
4
Q
According to linguistic reflectionism, how did the word “brat” used to be used?
A
Used to describe disobedient children
5
Q
According to linguistic relfectionism, how is the word “brat” now used?
A
Used to describe someone confident
6
Q
How does the “brat” example show language change?
A
Shows how a negative word can become positive
7
Q
Which semantic change did the word “brat” experience?
A
Semantic amelioration
