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LANGUAGE and THOUGHT

LANGUAGE and THOUGHT. According to Sapir-Whorf language determines our experiences of reality and that we see and think what our language allows us to. They site two examples The Inuit Japanese ladies. http://www.educared.org.ar/tamtam/lmages/2905_inuit.jpg.

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LANGUAGE and THOUGHT

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  1. LANGUAGE and THOUGHT • According to Sapir-Whorf language determines our experiences of reality and that we see and think what our language allows us to. • They site two examples • The Inuit • Japanese ladies http://www.educared.org.ar/tamtam/lmages/2905_inuit.jpg http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/japan/kimono2.jpg

  2. BUT which follows which? • Does language determine reality or • Does reality determine language??

  3. Language and values • So what’s the diff?? • Are the following pairs of description the same? • Storyteller and liar • Fluent conversationalist and wind-bag • Self-confident and arrogant • Insensitive or strong • Spontaneous and hot-headed http://www.sausalitoartgallery.com/Humorous/arrogant-175htnds.jpg

  4. And the company is?? • And the slogan? http://www.hotjobs.com/images/ext/jonnie_walker.jpg http://www.fbi-bold.dk/images2/nike_logo_hjemmeside.jpg http://www.ranshop.co.uk/images/manufacturer/Adidas-Originals_montage.jpg

  5. Influence, persuade or lie? • Emotionally laden language (euphemisms) = The list is endless http://www.trophyexpress.com/government/dod.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2004/images/defense-1.jpg http://www.usmm.net/p2/freespeech.jpg

  6. And how could these be euphemised? http://www.midwestrocklobster.com/ugly/ugly3_lg.gif

  7. Weasel words – allow people to weasel out of responsibility • Our product can restore up to 25% of lost hair • Probably the best lager in the world • Dentifresh toothpaste helps fight tooth decay • If Tim works hard he should do himself justice in the final exam.

  8. Revealing and concealing • This is where you tell the truth BUT not the whole truth • You are late for dinner and your mother calls to see where you are and you are just walking out the door of Starbucks • You say?? (no lying) • What do we mean by PC • Give some examples

  9. Warspeak – the language of war • The enemy is dehumanised using language – Vietnam war Gooks (why is the necessary?) • News broadcasts euphemise war • Neutralise means KILL • Collateral damage means bombed cities • Liberate means invade • Ethnic cleansing means genocide • Pre-emptive means unprovoked • Reporting guidelines means censorship LANGUAGE IS POWER

  10. linking questions language

  11. Perception • How does language affect the way we see things? • Heralded by the global media as a humanitarian peace-keeping mission, NATO's ruthless bombing of Belgrade and Pristina goes far beyond the breach of international law. http://www.kosovo.net/ucke.jpg

  12. How many arguments turn out to be about the meaning of words So who’s the terrorist and who’s the freedom fighter? somebody using violence for political purposes: somebody who uses violence, especially bombing, kidnapping, and assassination, to intimidate others, often for political purposes fighter in armed revolution: a participant in an armed revolution against a government or political system regarded as unjust Reason http://freeindia.org/biographies/freedomfighters/gandhiji/index.htm http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgPP0283.jpg

  13. Emotion • Does the way you describe something affect the way you feel about it? http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/Infogate2/modules/evaluatinginfo/images/05f3-b.jpg

  14. Mathematics • How is mathematics like a language? http://tlc.dcs.gla.ac.uk/entry/images/photos/maths.jpg http://www.intmath.com/Numbers/exp.gif

  15. Natural Sciences • What role do metaphors play in science? http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/issues/climate/images/greenhouse-effect.jpg http://www.esa.int/images/400_planet_earth.jpg

  16. Human Sciences • Is language unique to human beings? http://www.duiops.net/seresvivos/galeria/pumas/Animals%20Big%20Cats_Body%20Language.jpg

  17. History • Can historical events be described in an unbiased way? http://www.jhoriginals.com/graphics/main_black_history.jpg

  18. The Arts • Is art the language of emotions? http://www.tuckborough.net/images/minasmorgul.jpg http://www.shaeraneha.com/weblog/image/one_mother_art.jpg

  19. Ethics • Should offensive language be censored? http://www.gdcradio.net/censorship.jpg http://www.isoc.org/oti/images/articles/0900/censorship.jpg

  20. Religion • Does religious experience lie beyond language? http://www.universalist-herald.net/images/Dore2.jpg http://www.soas.ac.uk/Religions/images/photos/buddhiststudies.jpg

  21. Does language hide the truth more than it reveals it? Beauty is in the minds eye of that which contemplates it Truth

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