“Sapir-Whorf hypothesis"holds that human thoughts are shaped by their native languages,and speakers of different languages think differently relevantly.The hypothesis is controversial partly because it seems to ...“Sapir-Whorf hypothesis"holds that human thoughts are shaped by their native languages,and speakers of different languages think differently relevantly.The hypothesis is controversial partly because it seems to deny the possibility of a general principle for human cognition,and partly because some findings taken to support it have not reliably replicated.The author argued that considering this hypothesis through the lens of probabilistic inference has the potential to figure out both issues,at least with respect to certain prominent findings in the two languages—Chinese and English.After exploring on the inner relationship among language,thought and culture with the comparison between English and Chinese based on a series of examples including“numbers,Wuhan dialect and some different understandings of idioms”,the author made an inference that language can somewhat affect human thought under the different culture contexts.Besides,it also provides some reference for educators to take in-depth studies on the relationship among language,thought and culture,which is vitally significant for ESL educators and learners.展开更多
Sapir-Whorf hypothesis has its implication in translation studies. Each language is a peculiar whole. It is a product, even an expression, of the spiritual personality and the cultural particularity. Translation is a ...Sapir-Whorf hypothesis has its implication in translation studies. Each language is a peculiar whole. It is a product, even an expression, of the spiritual personality and the cultural particularity. Translation is a kind of interlingual and intercultural communication. It involves not only the transference from one language into another, but a whole set of extra-linguistic criteria. In translating we are always crossing a greater or lesser barrier or divide.展开更多
In this paper, the author mainly discusses the life of Franz Boas and Edward Sapir and their major contributions. Then does further discussions on Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis from different aspects.
Language,thought and culture are closely related to one another. Both language and thought are culturally loaded and dependent,as culture is an almost all-inclusive complicated system with thought,views of the world,p...Language,thought and culture are closely related to one another. Both language and thought are culturally loaded and dependent,as culture is an almost all-inclusive complicated system with thought,views of the world,patterns of thinking,values,beliefs,customs and language as its underlying bases. Concerning the relationship between language,thought and culture,the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis might be the most significant but controversial one,attracting much attention yet arousing great contention. Thus,in this paper,my thesis focuses on studying language,thought and culture revolved around Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.展开更多
There are a lot of arguments on Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in linguistics field,most of the scholars have given their own understandings toward this theory.It is easier to comment on a theory no matter what kind of theory...There are a lot of arguments on Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in linguistics field,most of the scholars have given their own understandings toward this theory.It is easier to comment on a theory no matter what kind of theory it is,however,different views do not come from the same theory but different understandings of it,so writer think it is necessary to give a revised realization to the theory.展开更多
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis(SWH) is a great contribution to the study of the relationship between language and thought.This paper, with a dialectic view, aims to do some analyses to the SWH and arouse the readers the impli...Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis(SWH) is a great contribution to the study of the relationship between language and thought.This paper, with a dialectic view, aims to do some analyses to the SWH and arouse the readers the implications of the hypothesis on the second language learning. The analysis is based on explanations with examples. The final finding is that although it is subject to fierce controversy and scorn, SWH and our language leanings are inter-effected, and the cultural diversities behind it should be respected.展开更多
文摘“Sapir-Whorf hypothesis"holds that human thoughts are shaped by their native languages,and speakers of different languages think differently relevantly.The hypothesis is controversial partly because it seems to deny the possibility of a general principle for human cognition,and partly because some findings taken to support it have not reliably replicated.The author argued that considering this hypothesis through the lens of probabilistic inference has the potential to figure out both issues,at least with respect to certain prominent findings in the two languages—Chinese and English.After exploring on the inner relationship among language,thought and culture with the comparison between English and Chinese based on a series of examples including“numbers,Wuhan dialect and some different understandings of idioms”,the author made an inference that language can somewhat affect human thought under the different culture contexts.Besides,it also provides some reference for educators to take in-depth studies on the relationship among language,thought and culture,which is vitally significant for ESL educators and learners.
文摘Sapir-Whorf hypothesis has its implication in translation studies. Each language is a peculiar whole. It is a product, even an expression, of the spiritual personality and the cultural particularity. Translation is a kind of interlingual and intercultural communication. It involves not only the transference from one language into another, but a whole set of extra-linguistic criteria. In translating we are always crossing a greater or lesser barrier or divide.
文摘In this paper, the author mainly discusses the life of Franz Boas and Edward Sapir and their major contributions. Then does further discussions on Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis from different aspects.
文摘Language,thought and culture are closely related to one another. Both language and thought are culturally loaded and dependent,as culture is an almost all-inclusive complicated system with thought,views of the world,patterns of thinking,values,beliefs,customs and language as its underlying bases. Concerning the relationship between language,thought and culture,the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis might be the most significant but controversial one,attracting much attention yet arousing great contention. Thus,in this paper,my thesis focuses on studying language,thought and culture revolved around Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.
文摘There are a lot of arguments on Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in linguistics field,most of the scholars have given their own understandings toward this theory.It is easier to comment on a theory no matter what kind of theory it is,however,different views do not come from the same theory but different understandings of it,so writer think it is necessary to give a revised realization to the theory.
文摘Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis(SWH) is a great contribution to the study of the relationship between language and thought.This paper, with a dialectic view, aims to do some analyses to the SWH and arouse the readers the implications of the hypothesis on the second language learning. The analysis is based on explanations with examples. The final finding is that although it is subject to fierce controversy and scorn, SWH and our language leanings are inter-effected, and the cultural diversities behind it should be respected.
