Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2011
Department
Communication Studies
Abstract
We contend in this paper that language shapes as well as reflects social reality, thought patterns, and value/belief systems of a culture. We substantiate our claim by closely examining Chinese family value orientations and their relationships with language expressions. The linguistic features and cultural implications of the value orientations are explicated. We further investigate the impact of changes in the use of language on the social reality and thought patterns of Chinese culture. We conclude that language and culture are intertwined. The interplay between language and culture creates infinite discursive possibilities and multi-dimensional and ever changing human experiences. [China Media Research. 2011; 7(3): 56-63]
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Lu, Xing and Guo-Ming Chen. "Language change and value orientations in Chinese culture". China Media Research, vol. 7, no. 3, 2011, pp. 56-63. http://www.wwdw.chinamediaresearch.net/index.php/back-issues?id=51
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