In our last blog we discussed the history of the development of language. Obviously, there have been many, many languages over time and every language has a different way of expressing ideas, does this mean we may also think differently because of the language we think in? Read the following article from New York Times on how language shapes the way we think. This is a higher level college reading so take your time and use an online dictionary to look up words you do not know.
Does Language Shape How You Think? - NY Times
Now that you have read the article, post your initial post by addressing the following criteria:
1. List at least 5 new words you came across that you did not know and their definition. (Many words used in this article are SAT words.)
2. Quote something you found intriguing in the article. Discuss why it intrigued you.
3. After reading the article, do you think language shapes our thoughts? how? In what ways might the language we speak influence our experience of the world? Give your analysis or thesis on this topic.
4. Post any questions or ideas that this article provoked.
Remember to respond to others posts throughout the week.
