Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Online ISSN 2278-8808, SJIF 2016 = 6.17, www.srjis.com UGC Approved Sr. No.49366, JAN-FEB 2018, VOL- 5/43 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Sajitha B.L. Research Scholar, Kerala University Library, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. E-mail id- sajitha.justin@gmail.com
Language is formed by culture, while culture is influenced and impacted by language. Language is the medium of culture. Culture and language shape one’s identity and personality. This is the importance of culture and language to one’s individual identity. Keywords: Language, Culture
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Introduction Language as one element of culture has a very important role in human life. Language allows a person communicating with others in meeting their needs. Thus, it can be said is the main function of language as a communication tool. Another function is as a tool to express selfexpression, a tool to make integration and social adaptation, as well as a tool to hold social control. Language Language is a human system of communication that uses arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, and/or written symbols. The study of language is called linguistics. Language is, today, an inseparable part of human society. Human civilization has been possible only through language. Language is a means of communication, it is arbitrary, it is a system of systems. We know that Speech is primary while writing is secondary. Culture Culture is symbolic communication. Some of its symbols include a group's skills, knowledge, attitudes, values, and motives. The meanings of the symbols are learned and deliberately perpetuated in a society through its institutions. Culture is a powerful human tool for survival, but it is a fragile phenomenon. It is constantly changing and easily lost because it exists only in our minds. Our written languages, governments, buildings, and other man-made things are merely the products of culture. Relationship between Language and Culture The relationship between language and culture is deeply rooted. Language is used to maintain and convey culture and cultural ties. Different ideas stem from differing language use within Copyright © 2017, Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies