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ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Thursday, October 9, 2003

ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Thursday, October 9, 2003. Video: Language and Communication. Notes from Video: Language and Culture. the relationship between language and culture the importance of language in anthropological study

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ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Thursday, October 9, 2003

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  1. ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyThursday, October 9, 2003 • Video: • Language and Communication

  2. Notes from Video: Language and Culture • the relationship between language and culture • the importance of language in anthropological study • how language develops and evolves; how it is learned; and how it is transmitted within and between cultures. • linguistics, phonetics, morphemes, and syntax • Black English • the importance of language in cultural identity • significance of other forms of communication, including non-verbal communication and symbolism • language is interpreted through a social context and the values of the host society

  3. Symbols and Reality • Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis • The ultimate power is the power to define reality

  4. Ebonics (aka Black English) • Ebonics (from ebony and phonics) • NNE (Nonstandard Negro English) and BEV (Black English Venacular) • 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.)

  5. That’s all for today!

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