EQ7: How does culture effect language? 2/18*

Bell Ringer: 1. List at least three words (not slang) that are in use today that did not exist 50 years ago. (Think about things that were not invented 50 years ago) –What does this tell you about today’s society? –How does your culture effect your language?

Language Definition: A set of symbols that expresses ideas and allows people to think and communicate with each other. A set of symbols that expresses ideas and allows people to think and communicate with each other. Can be verbal or nonverbal. Can be verbal or nonverbal.

Methods of Communication Verbal Verbal –Words –Voice Nonverbal Nonverbal –Gestures –Postures –Facial Expressions –Eye Contact –Personal Appearance –Touch –Space

Role of Language and Culture Language is an important way to transmit culture. Language is an important way to transmit culture. Through language children learn Through language children learn about their cultural identity. about their cultural identity.

Proverbs are one example of how culture is conveyed through words. “Good things come to those that wait.” “Good things come to those that wait.” “The early bird gets the worm.” “The early bird gets the worm.” What do these proverbs say about American culture?

Maori Proverb “E moa i tangata ringa raupa.” “E moa i tangata ringa raupa.” “Marry a man with blistered hands.” “Marry a man with blistered hands.”

African Proverb “Abafugibwa ngabo: atannagikwatamu ye agitenda obwangu.” “Abafugibwa ngabo: atannagikwatamu ye agitenda obwangu.” “Those who are ruled are like the shield: who never got hold of it, thinks it light. Those who don't rule think ruling is easy.” “Those who are ruled are like the shield: who never got hold of it, thinks it light. Those who don't rule think ruling is easy.”

Mexican Proverb “Anda tu camino sin ayuda de vecino.” “Anda tu camino sin ayuda de vecino.” “Walk your own road without the help of a neighbor.” “Walk your own road without the help of a neighbor.”

Reflection Create your own proverb. Then, explain it in 2-3 sentences. Create your own proverb. Then, explain it in 2-3 sentences. –First, think about a value that is important in your culture –Then, create a proverb that represents that value. EX. Do not take yourself too seriously is an important value EX. Do not take yourself too seriously is an important value Proverb – Laughter is the best medicine! Proverb – Laughter is the best medicine!