Language And culture Flashcards

1
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How many language in the world

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Over 7000 languages

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2
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Non verbal communication

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Is the signs symbols

Gesture that bring specific meaning to expression.

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3
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Verbal communication

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Restricted to language

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4
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Non verbal codes

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Physical Appearance 
Proxemics
Chronmics 
Haptics 
Kinesics 
Vocalics and paralanguage 
Olfactics 
Oculesics 
Regulators - facial
Expression and body language
Adaptors - physical adjustments
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5
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Sapir - whorf hypothesis

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Language and thought shape the way of thinking and cross cultural differences are relative not catagorical

Case study on time , colour , animals
Time - some culture are timeless - America Hopi
Colour - certain colours symbolizes different culture
Animals - chinese zodiac signs

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6
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Chinese facts

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Tonal language 
9 basics strokes 
Character written in a sequence 
Language of the UN 
Different dialects
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7
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Power distance

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Inequality in positions or power
Power is respect
I’m China it is high

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8
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Uncertainty avoidance

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Low in China

Changing of career

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9
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Stages of culture shock

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Honey moon 
Crisis 
Adjustment 
Adaptation 
Reentry
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10
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Cultural patterns

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They are unconsciously experienced and programmed reinforced

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11
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Features

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Unique , universal , particular

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12
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Language

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Boost brain power

And a bridge to communication

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