1. ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Thursday, October 9, 2003 Video: Language and Communication

2. Notes from Video: Language and Culture 1.the relationship between language and culture 2.the importance of language in anthropological study 3.how language develops and evolves; how it is learned; and how it is transmitted within and between cultures. 4.linguistics, phonetics, morphemes, and syntax 5.Black English 6.the importance of language in cultural identity 7.significance of other forms of communication, including non- verbal communication and symbolism 8.language is interpreted through a social context and the values of the host society

3. Symbols and Reality 1.Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis 2.The ultimate power is the power to define reality

4. Ebonics (aka Black English) 1.Ebonics (from ebony and phonics) 2.NNE (Nonstandard Negro English) and BEV (Black English Venacular) 3.Larry and the Jets (from Labov, W. (1970). “The Logic of Nonstandard English.” In Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme. F. Williams. Chicago, Markham Publishing Company.)

5. That’s all for today!