Language and Culture

Author: Li Zuowen
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book primarily explores the close relationship between language and culture, introducing the main differences between Eastern and Western cultures and their impact on the English and Chinese languages and their use. It elaborates on the reflection of Eastern and Western cultures and customs in the English and Chinese languages, thereby helping learners to accurately and deeply understand others and appropriately express their own thoughts when communicating with native English speakers. The book mainly discusses the intrinsic connection between language at various levels—vocabulary, grammar, discourse, etc.—and culture, with a focus on comparing the differences between the English and Chinese languages, which are influenced by different Eastern and Western cultures. The language is concise, and each chapter lists new and difficult words, making it suitable for lower-level undergraduate students. To stimulate learners' interest in studying and understanding Western culture, each chapter includes discussion questions.