Verbal And Nonverbal Communication

1. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication a. How does language affect culture The role that language plays in culture is the tangible effects of culture collectivism and culture transmission. The culture of any country is known only by the language as this is the only medium in which culture and traditions can be shown to others. Cultures are known by language. Language to a very great extent influences the culture. Language is the medium through which, culture gains the threshold of recognition and gains the synergy of recognition .Language provides the means for a group of people to create a collective societal structure encompassing political, economic, social support, and educational institutions. Culture fashions the template for institutions, and the organizations are structured around, and replicate, the values of that culture. The values of a culture are keenly embodied in the language that is used to depict customs norms and tradition. The theoretical concept of language and culture was popularized by the , the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which stated that language is very important and dominant force which shapes the worldview and perception of reality in a person . It is also seen that the language abilities of a culture has made it