Chapter 9. Language, Thought, and Culture
- Alan Davies,
- Catherine Elder
Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470757000.ch9
Copyright © 2004 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
The Handbook of Applied Linguistics
Additional Information
How to Cite
Kramsch, C. (2008) Language, Thought, and Culture, in The Handbook of Applied Linguistics (eds A. Davies and C. Elder), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470757000.ch9
Publication History
- Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780631228998
Online ISBN: 9780470757000
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- culture;
- precursors;
- hegemony;
- german philosopher;
- Johann Herder
Summary
The prelims comprise:
Introduction
Language, Thought, and Culture and the Problem of Linguistic Relativity
Re-Thinking Linguistic Relativity
Semiotic Relativity, or How the Use of a Symbolic System Affects Thought
Linguistic Relativity, or How Speakers of Different Languages Think Differently When Speaking
Discursive Relativity, or How Speakers of Different Discourses (across Languages or in the Same Language)Have Different Cultural Worldviews
Language Relativity in Applied Linguistic Research
Language Relativity in Educational Practice
The Danger of Stereotyping and Prejudice
Instead of Language-Thought-and-Culture: Speakers/Writers, Thinkers, and Members of Discourse Communities
Conclusion: The “Incorrigible Diversity” of Applied Linguistics