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ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Thursday, October 9, 2003
Video:
Language and Communication
Notes from Video: Language and Culture
1. the relationship between language and culture
2. the importance of language in anthropological study
3. how language develops and evolves; how it is learned; and
how it is transmitted within and between cultures.
4. linguistics, phonetics, morphemes, and syntax
5. Black English
6. the importance of language in cultural identity
7. significance of other forms of communication, including nonverbal communication and symbolism
8. language is interpreted through a social context and the
values of the host society
Symbols and Reality
1. Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
2. The ultimate power is the power to define
reality
Ebonics (aka Black English)
1. Ebonics (from ebony and phonics)
2. NNE (Nonstandard Negro English) and
BEV (Black English Venacular)
3. Larry and the Jets (from Labov, W. (1970).
“The Logic of Nonstandard English.” In
Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme.
F. Williams. Chicago, Markham Publishing
Company.)
That’s all for today!