08级英语本科师范五班语言学第一组课件.pptVIP

1. To learn about the meaning of Language and Culture; 2. To make clear the relations of Language and Culture; 3. Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis Language can be generally defined as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. Culture can be defined in either a narrow sense or a broad sense. In a broad sense, culture means the total way of life of a people, including the patterns of belief, customs, objects, institutions, techniques, and language. In a narrow sense, culture refers to local or specific practice, beliefs or customs. Culture can be classified into two kinds: 1、