Monday Class

Question 1

Benjamin Worf’s take

The Sapir-Worf’s Hypothesis / The theory of Linguistic Relativity

Answer 1

Language and thought reflects and impact each other. Culture as well
Language, thought, and culture influence each other.

Question 2

Theory of Linguistic Determinism : Edward Sapir

Answer 2

The difference between Language and Thought
An interlinked relationship

The language you use determines your ability to think about different ideas.

Question 3

Linguistic Relativity

Answer 3

• Originally proposed as an axiologically neutral theory
• Originally rooted in the semiotic tradition
• Explored in both the sociology-psychological and socio-cultural

Question 4

Muted Group Theory

Answer 4

• Rooted in linguistic relativity..
• Language names certain experience and therefore determines what is socially recognized
• Focuses on how dominant discourse silences (or mutes) groups that are no in the societal mainstream.
• What experiences are not named?

Question 5

Critical Theory

Answer 5

The goal of critical theory is

• inclusion
• Revision

For example: invitational rhetoric

Question 6

Critical Theories: Hegemony

Answer 6

Rooted in Marxism
Ideology - fundamental taken for granted assumption about the way the world works. And this influences situations and events.

Ideology
- Power
And leads to manufacturing consent.
- you can be involved in your own oppression.

“Hegemony does not refer to simple domination, but rather involves attempts by various groups to articulate meaning systems that are actively taken up by other groups”

“The involvement of those without power in the normalization of their own subjugation”

Palo Friere: Pedagogy of the oppressed - “internalized oppression”