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In this introduction to the series, Henry Lee Smith discusses the importance of language, points out common misconceptions concerning language, and tells what language really is. Explains how the words we use and the way we use them affect the way we think and see the world. Develops the relationship between language, para-language, and kinesics.
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In Polish crack would be trzask /tshask/ or trach /trax/ not kush or whatever the guy said.
I'm loving this series..
He says that only man has invented language. Does this "fact" stand today? Because we know dolphins and other animals communicate, are their forms not considered language?
This is brilliant and still so applicable–especially the salient critique of approach to cultural disparities in the political theater. Chinese and Western officials are still not connecting conceptually on fundamental levels, and no level of direct translation can bridge between completely alien worldviews.
Great archive. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this golden video full knowledge. I had a happy smirk every time Mr. Smith explains something and it connects in my mind.
not really moved on in 70 years, has it?
To me the opposite of theoretical is tangible. Something that is theoretical is of the mind we think it may be that way but it hasn't been proven tangible to me would be we can actually prove this without beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Thanks for uploading!
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I want more videos like this.. from this Era to the 70s, 80s
Where is the full series?, i only found 7 on youtube 🙁 , there is like a total of 11 or even more
Good morning everybody! Of course, every word has particular meaning. Nobody can’t change it. If we say “table” for example. It means a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working etc. And water, pencil, work tables are forms of the table, they are not an another meaning.
I’m waiting for him to stare at the camera and tell us 9 out of 10 physicians recommend Camel.