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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
How language influences and is influenced by culture................................................................................3
Impact of language on cross-cultural communication.................................................................................4
Philosophy of language................................................................................................................................5
Psycholinguistics..........................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................7
References...................................................................................................................................................8
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Introduction
Language and culture are deeply interconnected and have a reciprocal relationship.
Culture shapes language by providing the context in which words and phrases are used and
understood. This can include specific linguistic expressions that are unique to a particular
culture, such as idioms, proverbs, and slang. In turn, language helps to transmit cultural values,
beliefs, and norms from one generation to the next. According to Redianis et al (2019), language
and culture have a direct relationship. In other words, he inferences that language is a product of
culture and that it has a meaning only in the context culture to which it is related. On the other
hand, the language spoken represent the values and characteristics of a given culture. This shows
that language influences culture and vice versa. This inference contradicts the theory of structural
linguistics by Noam Chomsky. Chomsky's theory of linguistic competence, which is also known
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Philosophy of language.
Psycholinguistics
Conclusion
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