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Words have Power. In the beginning was the Word … John 1 : 1. Sanskrit. The Scottish play. Language separates us from animals. Too complex. Too simple. The problem of meaning. Too complex hidden cultural meaning & understanding. Brown house Cave under the mountain.
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Too complex Too simple The problem of meaning
Too complexhidden cultural meaning & understanding Brown house Cave under the mountain
Too complexCultural meaning What’s the difference between a devout believer and a fanatic?
Too complexHistorical meaning What’s the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter?
Too complexPersonal meaning What’s the difference between nigger and nigga?
Cultural capital Add examples here.
Too simpleWords are merely symbols Writing is actually a simple symbol system for much more complex concepts Cat
Too simple Cat Dog Duck Mouse Cow Animal sounds are symbolic of the real thing
Language is fraught with complexity & nuance Language is fraught with literal simplicity The problem of meaning
The problem of meaning Love Art Knowledge
Language is easily manipulated Advertising
So what use is it?Language provides a structure for our sensory perception& Language allows us to logically link various concepts&Language allows us to share our ideas with others
Random Words • Give students a list of five random words, • e.g. Box; Cow; Sunshine; Beyond; Fence • And ask them to: • Show how any or all of the words connect to one another. • Explain how they may influence one another. • Suggest how they might link to the learning. • Create a story encompassing all the words. • Mind-map the connotations of each word and then analyse the links between them. www.edwarddebono.com Adapted from an idea by Edward De Bono – a super author for all things thinking.