1. The Impact of language on Culture:

2.  Look at how societies and cultures influence or are influenced by language. Inuit People Linguistic Relativity Theory developed by Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf

3.  Sociologists not only study the impact of language on culture but also examine what the language says about the culture or society.  Andocentric Language: Sexist language  Decades we have used the masculine word to apply to both genders. Mankind, chairman, fisherman.

4.  Language important element of culture.  Aboriginal groups tape recording elders.  Quebec with the French language. Taken steps to preserve language and culture.

5.  Ebonics and Spanglish in the United States  Technology and language  Computers  Cellphones  Instant messaging