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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis :

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis :. A hypothesis holding that the structure of a language affects the perceptions of reality of its speakers and thus influences their thought patterns and worldviews Language can thus DEFINE consciousness, as well as be a REFLECTION of it. Activity: The Human Continuum.

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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis :

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  1. Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis: • A hypothesis holding that the structure of a language affects the perceptions of reality of its speakers and thus influences their thought patterns and worldviews • Language can thus DEFINEconsciousness, as well as be aREFLECTIONof it.

  2. Activity: The Human Continuum • A statement will flash on the screen • Based on what you feel move to one of the four corners marked • In case you’re unsure stand by – Not Sure

  3. All teachers in the United States should teach Standard English

  4. U.S.ENGLISH, Inc. is the nation's oldest, largest citizens' action group dedicated to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States. Founded in 1983 by the late Senator S.I. Hayakawa, an immigrant himself, U.S. English now has 1.8 million members nationwide

  5. When we don’t correct students who are using non-standard English, we are doing them a disservice.

  6. Film clips • Watch the 2 videos and jot down notes on the following in a t-chart: • How do each of these videos portray the power and role of the English language in the United States? Provide examples.

  7. How do each of these videos portray the power and role of the English language in the United States? Provide examples. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL418F7817B2A226DB&v=pvt4VfviLpE • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX1-FgkfWo8

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