LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Cross-Cultural
Understanding

Language
and Culture

Open Ended

What are some examples of things around you that can be categorized as cultural forms/products?

Multiple Choice

Is culture just about forms such as music, art, food, styles of dress, and certain written works?

• YES

• NO

“Talking about Cross Cultural

Understanding means that we must

also talk about the definition of

culture first.”

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Culture is a defining feature of a person’s identity, contributing to how they see themselves and the groups with which they identify.

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Culture

“So culture is not just about music, art, food, style of dress, and certain written works. Observable aspects of culture such as food, clothing, and language are only part of a person's cultural heritage. Culture can be informal, abstract and part of the interactions, expressions and perspectives of people.

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“According to anthropological linguist Daniel Everett,

language can be considered as a cultural tool to connect the values and ideals of a community and is shaped and formed by its residents over time.”
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Language

“Language isn’t just a way

to communicate, it’s a

component of culture that

makes it unique and

specific.”

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For example, looking at the many languages Indonesia has,

you can definitely see how unique they are.

Language is fundamental to cultural

identity. Language is how others identify a

particular culture, be it based on

geographic regional culture or social
culture. Cultures develop their own

language that is accompanied by group

forms of body language and tone of voice.

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“So, if you’re looking to learn a new

language, prepare yourself to be
introduced to a new world apart

from your own!”

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Open Ended

In your opinion, what are some cultural conflicts that usually happen in a multicultural society?

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THANKS!