Language and culture / Claire Kramsch.

By:

Kramsch, Claire J

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TextSeries: Oxford introductions to language studyPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1998.Description: x, 134 p. ; 20 cmISBN:

9780194372145

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DDC classification:

306.44

Contents:

Survey -- Ch. 1. The relationship of language and culture -- Ch. 2. Meaning as sign -- Ch. 3. Meaning as action -- Ch. 4. Spoken language, oral culture -- Ch. 5. Print language, literate culture -- Ch. 6. Language and cultural identity -- Ch. 7. Current issues -- Readings.

Summary: This book investigates the close relationship between language and culture. It explains key concepts such as social context and cultural authenticity, using insights from field which includes linguistics, sociology, and anthropology.

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Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographical references.

Survey --
Ch. 1. The relationship of language and culture --
Ch. 2. Meaning as sign --
Ch. 3. Meaning as action --
Ch. 4. Spoken language, oral culture --
Ch. 5. Print language, literate culture --
Ch. 6. Language and cultural identity --
Ch. 7. Current issues --
Readings.

This book investigates the close relationship between language and culture. It explains key concepts such as social context and cultural authenticity, using insights from field which includes linguistics, sociology, and anthropology.

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