Question : Critically examine that the structure and content of language are influenced by culture.
(2018)
Answer : The phrase, language is culture and culture is language is often mentioned when language and culture are discussed. It’s because the two have a homologous although complex relationship. Language and culture developed together and influenced each other as they evolved.
Language and culture have a complex, homologous relationship. Language is complexly intertwined with culture (they have evolved together, influencing one another in the process, and ultimately shaping what it means to be human). In this context, ....
Question : Non-verbal Communication.
(2017)
Answer : Every day we do a lot of communication. But in our set up, it isn’t essential to talk every time to convey a message. A lot of communication is done by non-verbal means.
Non-verbal communication is defined as “the various means by which humans send and receive messages without using words, e.g., gestures, facial expression, touching.”
In Anthropology the study on non- verbal communication started with the Charles Darwin’s work “The Expression of the Emotions in ....
Question : Questionnaire.
(2017)
Answer : Anthropology uses a number of techniques to collect data and understand various cultures and social functions. Questionnaire is also one such technique, though more frequent in sociology rather then Anthropology, used by anthropologists at times to collect data on modern societies.
A survey/questionnaire is a research method used to gather information from individuals. Surveys and questionnaires comprise of questions for the respondent to answer. Surveys and questionnaires may focus on factual information about individuals, or it ....
