Language and culture /
Kramsch, Claire J.
Language and culture / Claire Kramsch. - Oxford, OX : Oxford University Press, 1998. - x, 134 pages ; 20 cm. - Oxford introductions to language study .
Includes bibliographical references.
The relationship of language and culture --
Meaning as sign --
Meaning as action --
Spoken language, oral culture --
Print language, literate culture --
Language and cultural identity --
Current issues.
Several social and political changes have focused attention on the debate about the relationship between language and culture. This book offers a survey of key concepts, such as social context and cultural authenticity, using insights from fields that include linguistics, sociology and anthropology.
9780194372145
99169749
Language and culture.
Semantics.
Sociolinguistics.
P35 / .K891 1998
Language and culture / Claire Kramsch. - Oxford, OX : Oxford University Press, 1998. - x, 134 pages ; 20 cm. - Oxford introductions to language study .
Includes bibliographical references.
The relationship of language and culture --
Meaning as sign --
Meaning as action --
Spoken language, oral culture --
Print language, literate culture --
Language and cultural identity --
Current issues.
Several social and political changes have focused attention on the debate about the relationship between language and culture. This book offers a survey of key concepts, such as social context and cultural authenticity, using insights from fields that include linguistics, sociology and anthropology.
9780194372145
99169749
Language and culture.
Semantics.
Sociolinguistics.
P35 / .K891 1998