On writing this blog, I have come to know certain significant things about the language and the literature which has impacts on the social life. I have even learnt about the personal opinion about the scary impacts of the media. These blogs then became the evidence of the existing things regarding the influences in the media.
I have chosen to write a blog to show how the English language influences the social life.It is based on the Literature & Language course.Writing a blog contributes one’s personal opinion of the dangerous impacts of the media.By linguistic anthropology, I understand a field coordinating with the other major branches of anthropology in the anglo-american sense of the term.The field can be briefly defined as the study of language and speech in the context of anthropology.The existence of such a field as a subject for
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So, I am going to describe about the importance of English language those who considers it is not important. Everyone should definitely have the knowledge of english and it will be useful at some point of life at least for example, let's say when we travel somewhere and we are not used to the native language of the country, we would of course try to manage ourselves with the English we know. So, as everyone is aware that. English is one the most important languages, though it might not be the native language in most of the countries, but still considered as the official languages in larger number of countries worldwide. There is an up-to-date survey of people who speak english on a daily basis is two billion which I found it from the internet. It could also be considered as the dominant business language since it became the utmost need for each single of us who is ought to enter into the global workforce and the people who are already
Through literature, the author introduces us to a new world of experiences. In some cases, literature not only portrait contemporary society and discover the historical event but also present the future trend and anticipate modern lifestyle. This inspires people other than the author
AP Language Gender, Semiotics, Power Assessment Societies view on every person is objectively determined by their language: the way they speak, how they say it, and whom they deem important enough to address. Obviously, other things, such as looks or actions, inform the impression someone leaves, however the way one speaks and what they say has arguably the greatest affect on the people they are surrounded by. This is why rhetoric and language play such a huge role in the process of establishing superiority over others and creating truths that may or may not be accurate. Social norms are established that are then used and manipulated by others through eloquence of speech to gain power over others. Through the examples provided in pieces such
Anzalda and Wolff highlight the importance of language in preserving cultural identity and values, as well as the dangers of hyper-intellectualism and self-destruction, by using language to reflect and shape their experiences. The authors also demonstrate how language can empower as well as oppress individuals and communities, as well as how it can be a powerful tool for communication and reflection. These texts serve as a reminder of the importance of language in shaping our experiences and
Many will never be able to grasp the full capacity of the power of language. Although, some of us can experience the depths of its ability through personal experience of upbringings and struggles. Jimmy Santiago Baca in “Coming into Language” talks about his own obstacles he had to overcome and how language became a way of life through the dark times of hopelessness. Whereas, Christine Marin in “Spanish Lessons” used language to find and learn about her identity to later become a voice for it and also make a difference in the community. These stories and our own backgrounds with language allow us to understand its capabilities of how it can transcend the mere means of just communication into a world of discovery and exploration.
Lera Boroditsky, a professor at Stanford, introduces readers to the question of whether a person’s language can shape their thought processes and views of the world around them through her research conducted at Stanford and MIT. Boroditsky explores further into the questioning about a language’s influence in her article “Lost in Translation”. Boroditsky proves to an audience of broad audience of scholars and people interested in cultural psychology that a person’s language not only influences the way a person thinks but can change a person’s perception of the world and media around them. Lera Boroditsky, through her use of rhetorical questions, comparisons, and addressing the counterargument achieves her purpose of proving that language does
My Rhetorical Analysis Language is a part one’s identity and culture, which allows one to communicate with those of the same group, although when spoken to someone of another group, it can cause a language barrier or miscommunication in many different ways. In Gloria Anzaldua’s article, “How to Tame a Wild Tongue”, which was taken from her book Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza, she is trying to inform her readers that her language is what defines her. She began to mention how she was being criticized by both English and Spanish Speakers, although they both make up who she is as a person. Then, she gave convincing personal experiences about how it was to be a Chicana and their different types of languages. Moreover, despite the fact that her language was considered illegitimate, Anzaldua made it clear that she cannot get rid of it until the day she dies, or as she states (on page 26) “Wild tongues can’t be, they can only be cut out.”
By pointing out the consequences of the decline in reading going beyond literature he tried to appeal to the audience emotions. This persuasive element was used to provide strong words and to convey power and better express his ideas. He explained how the decline in literature has a connection to people in their everyday lives. The effects of the issue can cause problems within their businesses and creativity use. As well as, how the use of reading is used everyday no matter what might be going
Throughout generations cultural traditions have been passed down, alongside these traditions came language. The language of ancestors, which soon began to be molded by the tongue of newer generations, was inherited. Though language is an everlasting changing part of the world, it is a representation of one’s identity, not only in a cultural way but from an environmental standpoint as well. One’s identity is revealed through language from an environmental point of view because the world that one is surrounded with can cause them to have their own definitions of words, an accent, etc. With newer generations, comes newer forms of languages.
Languages are complex because they are made up of many components. Some components include the culture, meaning, and interpretation. The way people understand language has to do mostly with their culture and their understanding of what is being said. Also, depending upon where someone is raised, the pronunciation of certain words can be different and therefore it influences the understanding. My goal in this paper is to demonstrate that language and culture are intertwined.
Language is a system of communication consisting of sounds, words and grammar, or the system of communication used by the people of a particular country or profession. Even animals communicate. Birds use sound and movement to transfer information. Likewise human beings use sound and movement like speech and gesture to communicate. Language is the fundamental factor leading and affecting communication.
“Media has become as necessary as food and clothing. Media is a mirror of the modern society; in fact, it is the media which forms our lives. The principle of the media is to let people know about modern, new relationships and to tell about the most modern discussion and fashion. The media still very backward behind other economic sectors because international communication is closely bound up with culture, language and tradition” (Karachi, M.(n.d). Media has many important types we already use in our daily life such as the internet and TV also radio and print media like newspaper and magazine.
The constitution allows media its freedom of speech through which it exercises its viewpoints and global views and therefore plays a leading role in the Nations future (Pradesh, 2014). Mainly through mass media, communication is carried out at large to scattered, heterogeneous and anonymous audiences (Pradesh, 2014). Thus, it is the communication through which our society can estimate the realities of life and gets a chance to focus on social matters and issues that can be discussed freely and openly (“Role of Media in Social Awareness”, 2013). Not only does communication play a significant role, but entertainment as well, consequently one being Cosmopolitan, as a national women’s magazine, plays a significant role in shaping the nations view and due to its origin, it display that of the American women.
Language is an important part of our life. Language and communication cannot separate. People use the language as a means of communication to express their ideas and feelings. They communicate either with each other using language in every social interaction; communicate with others directly or indirectly in the spoken and written form. Therefore, language is an important thing of communication in social life.
Over the years, technologies have been gradually advancing and have played an important role in today’s fast growing societies. It has become a major factor in the society as people are depending on it to accomplish specific tasks. For example, schools are using these technologies as an alternative way of teaching students. Business industries are using it to increase business efficiencies. Among all of the technologies, the one that has the most important aspect in people’s lives is the mass media. In general, the mass media simply means medium that gives out information.
The Language Culture and Society programme provides us with strong theoretical and interdisciplinary foundation for the study of a range of educational practices across the human lifespan and in a range of theoretical and methodological perspective is brought to bear on studies that explore the nature of literate practices, democracy and civic engagement and participation in social life. The programme focuses on relationships between education school and the dynamics and changing structures of language, culture, and society. It examines connection between broader, social, cultural, linguistic, historical, aesthetic and political factors in education and the local context in which these issues take place. It has long been recognized that language is an essential and important part of a given culture and that the impact of culture upon a given language is something intrinsic and indispensible. Language is a social phenomenon.