anth 120 introduction to cultural anthropology thursday, october 9, 2003
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ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Thursday, October 9, 2003. Video: Language and Communication. Notes from Video: Language and Culture. the relationship between language and culture the importance of language in anthropological study - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Thursday, October 9, 2003
Video:Language and Communication
Notes from Video: Language and Culture
1. the relationship between language and culture2. the importance of language in anthropological study3. how language develops and evolves; how it is learned;
and how it is transmitted within and between cultures. 4. linguistics, phonetics, morphemes, and syntax5. Black English6. the importance of language in cultural identity7. significance of other forms of communication, including
non-verbal communication and symbolism8. language is interpreted through a social context and
the values of the host society
Ebonics (aka Black English)
1. Ebonics (from ebony and phonics)2. NNE (Nonstandard Negro English) and
BEV (Black English Venacular)3. Larry and the Jets (from Labov, W. (1970).
“The Logic of Nonstandard English.” In Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme. F. Williams. Chicago, Markham Publishing Company.)