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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| is a dual system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. The duality is due to the coexistence of two systems of language—the system of sounds and the system of meanings; thus, duality is a basic feature of language. | is a dual system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. The duality is due to the coexistence of two systems of language—the system of sounds and the system of meanings; thus, duality is a basic feature of language. |
| Language is arbitrary because we cannot predict which features will be found in any particular language; language is symbolic because the words humans speak are associated with objects, ideas, and actions. | Language is arbitrary because we cannot predict which features will be found in any particular language; language is symbolic because the words humans speak are associated with objects, ideas, and actions. |
| linguists assume that human language cannot be evaluated or judged, and they are more interested in how language works or doesn’t work than in how language should be improved. cultural relativism. | linguists assume that human language cannot be evaluated or judged, and they are more interested in how language works or doesn’t work than in how language should be improved. cultural relativism. |
| Anthropologists try to overcome the bias implicit in ethnocentrism by applying the principle of cultural relativity. Anthropologists look at a culture from the perspective of its own terms and values and try not to evaluate a culture through their own. | Anthropologists try to overcome the bias implicit in ethnocentrism by applying the principle of cultural relativity. Anthropologists look at a culture from the perspective of its own terms and values and try not to evaluate a culture through their own. |
| Cultural relativity can only be a goal, however, in the sense that no one can be absolutely free of cultural values. | Cultural relativity can only be a goal, however, in the sense that no one can be absolutely free of cultural values. |
| Languages and cultures are best fromrom a nonprescriptive stance. human languages are equal complex and sophisticated; no primitive language. humans have the ability to create complex systems of sounds and meanings using their voices and bodies | Languages and cultures are best fromrom a nonprescriptive stance. human languages are equal complex and sophisticated; no primitive language. humans have the ability to create complex systems of sounds and meanings using their voices and bodies |
| The words or verbal symbols we use shapes our attitudes about ourselves and others. This course will help develop your awareness of why we shape verbal symbols, how we accomplish it, and the biases implicit in our everyday speech. | The words or verbal symbols we use shapes our attitudes about ourselves and others. This course will help develop your awareness of why we shape verbal symbols, how we accomplish it, and the biases implicit in our everyday speech. |
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