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What are the characteristics of language?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Important characteristics of language are arbitrary, productive, creative, systematic, vocalic, social, non-instinctive, and conventional. These characteristics of language set human language apart from animal communication.

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What is the difference between customs and traditions?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Customs and traditions are interrelated. The main difference between the two lies in the length of time of association. A custom is a commonly accepted manner of behaving or doing something in society, place, or time. A tradition, on the other hand, is the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.

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Can language enhance the culture? If so, how?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

The relationship between language and culture is crucial and deeply rooted. Language is used to maintain and convey culture and cultural ties. Different ideas stem from differing language use within one's culture and the whole intertwining of these relationships starts t one's birth.

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How has language shaped one's identity?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Language exposes many facets of a person's personality and identity determined by how we interact with other people. Ethnic and social identity assumes an important part in which language controls how we perceive the world, no matter what our mother tongue is.

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What is the purpose of language?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Language served different, multiple purposes. In most accounts, its primary purpose is to facilitate communication, in the sense of transmission of information from one person or group to another. It may also serve as a unifying agent to world peace or otherwise, depending on the situation and circumstance.

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How does language affect communication?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

A language is a tool for communication and solidarity. Its functions include the communication of ideas, thoughts, opinions, emotional expressions, social interaction, recording facts, and expression of identity. Likewise, language also is a common barrier to effective communication, especially among groups or races with different languages used.

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Is language an important aspect of identity?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Yes. Language is intrinsic to the expression of culture. Hence, it is a fundamental aspect of cultural identity. It is the means by which we convey our innermost self from generation to generation. It is through language that we transmit and express our culture and values.

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How is language connected to culture?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Language is used by a group of speakers to convey their cultural ideas and beliefs. Both culture and language allow us to look backward in history and help shape our thoughts. Meanwhile, our cultural values influence the way we perceive, talk, and communicate with others.

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What is being referred to as "language culture"?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

The term language culture refers to a language that is learned by many members of other speech communities for the sake of access to the culture of which it is the vehicle.

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Why does language an important factor in culture?

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Susan Mantuhac
Student • 8 months ago

Language is the means of communication. It is intrinsic to the expression of culture. As a means of communicating values, beliefs, and customs, it has an important social function and fosters feelings of group identity and solidarity. It is the means by which culture and its traditions and shared values may be conveyed and preserved.

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