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cult anthro: the human challenge ch 5

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A series of symbols representing the sounds of a language arranged in a traditional order.   show
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Varying forms of a language that reflect particular regions, occupations, or social classes and that are similar enough to be mutually intelligible.   show
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A branch of linguistics that studies the relationships between language and culture and how they mutually influence and inform each other.   show
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The entire formal structure of a language, including morphology and syntax.   show
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A system of communication using sounds or gestures that are put together in meaningful ways according to a set of rules.   show
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The idea that language to some extent shapes the way in which we view and think about the world around us; sometimes called the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis after its originators Edward Sapir and his student Benjamin Lee Whorf.   show
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The development of different languages from a single ancestral language.   show
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The smallest unit of sound that carries a meaning in language. It is distinct from a phoneme, which can alter meaning but has no meaning by itself.   show
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Voice effects that accompany language and convey meaning. These include vocalizations such as giggling, groaning, or sighing, as well as voice qualities such as pitch and tempo.   show
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The systematic identification and description of distinctive speech sounds in a language.   show
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The study of language sounds.   show
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The cross-cultural study of humankind’s perception and use of space.   show
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An instinctive sound or gesture that has a natural or self-evident meaning.   show
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The patterns or rules by which morphemes are arranged into phrases and sentences.   show
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