Requirement Six : How To Classify Cultures

It is apparent that in our world, humans are the only species to have developed language to such a great length. However it is still unknown why, and of what cause, we created and learn language the way we do that language amongst humans is universal despite the 7,000 different languages spoken.

Formal norms are written down and normally have a formal punishment for breaking them. Laws, such as drunk driving, are considered formal laws. Informal norms are normally understood and can result in teasing or someone becoming angry if broken. For example, moving to a certain side of the stairs when someone else is using them is considered an informal norm. If you were walking down the in the middle of the stairs, someone might get mad if you do not move.

We communicate with each other to try and reach our goals in life, whether physical or emotional. Communication allows us to convey information, thoughts, moods (e.g. happiness,

Thesis: Humans differ from animals because humans have developed a complex language which gives man the ability to store knowledge, communicate complex ideas, and is not a hereditary skill.

Speech, language and communication play a vital role in our lives. Without being able to talk to, and understand other people we can’t do things alike: Almost everything we do involves speech, language and or communication

If humans and animals are so different, why do they share a number of characteristics? For one, animals such as the bonobo are self aware and intelligent. Take kanzi, a member of the bonobo species who is able to be interactive using a placemat with symbols. Through drawings and sign language, he explains what he wants when he wants it according to the article “Inside the Minds of Animals” by Jeffrey Kluger. Not only that, but animals are capable of so much more.

Arguably, our emotions set us apart from other species, and even if you believe human emotions are not unique, you must concede that our ability to communicate those emotions does separate us from the

The simplicity of life could be a simple one and with all the ethnic groups and the unknown cultures anthropologist's dig up, study and teach us about our past is part of the bigger picture to understanding life. Anthropologist put a lifetime of work to study all the riches of life and all its complexities, diversities and the pattern of behaviors in each culture they study. Either in biological, cultural, linguistic or archaeology. Each field of study intertwines with one another to put the pieces back together either it was from the past to present. The compassion in the first clip “The Nature of Anthropology,” was interesting with bad quality of video for today technology. However, the message was a clear and straightforward of why Anthropologist

Lets look at some of the reasons why we look at another’s culture, or perceived culture sometimes in a negative way, and why this perception could be wrong. We do decide what we perceive others to be by listening to other people talk negatively about another from a culture that is not their own. We then believe it to be true without really finding out for our selves anything about that culture. Cultures can be perceived because of the dogmatic way the media portrays people by pushing their doctorial opinions, to better suit there needs, forming what they think would make for better stories. What they produce is false assumptions in how other people live.

Language does makes humans different from other animals. Language allows humans to communicate verbally, visually, or written and powerfully. Although most animals can communicate, either verbally on nonverbally, humans can do it with precision and efficiency unprecedented. The communication between bacteria, honeybees, and birds show that language makes us different.

Alternatively, some may argue other intelligent species, such as dolphins or chimpanzees also possess the ability to express views and opinions, having language very similar to ours; however, what makes human language so unique is its variety and complexity. As cleverly described by Jason Goldman (2012): “Whales sing, monkeys howl, birds chirp. Lizards bob their heads up and down to communicate, and some squid do it by regulating the coloration of their skin cells. But none of these processes can be explained by language.” The distinctiveness of human language is not defined by how it allows individuals to communicate with each other, but instead, the infinite variety that follows. While other species communicate to

Although other animals like monkeys and dolphins do have a form of verbal communication, our verbal language holds some unique characteristics that make it solely human and quite powerful. This is exemplified in the bible when God diminishes the power of language by creating multiple dialects recognizing

The claim, humans are the only animal that can acquire language has been the subject of much debate as scientists have investigated language use by non-human species. Researchers have taught apes, monkeys, parrots and wild children with various systems of human-like communication. Thus, one might ask, what is human language? According to Ulla Hedeager, A universally accepted definition of language or the criteria for its use does not exist. This is one of the reasons for the disagreement among scientists about whether non-human species can use a language. In nature, researchers find numerous types of communication systems, several of which appear to be unique to their possessors, and one of them is the language of the human species. Basically, the purpose of communication is the preservation, growth, and development of the species (Smith and Miller 1968:265). The ability to exchange information is shared by all communication systems, and a number of non-human systems share some features of human language. The fundamental difference between human and non-human communication is that animals are believed to react instinctively, in a stereotyped and predictable way. Generally, human behavior is under the voluntary control,

Like many other countries in the area, Algeria is a country that has been influenced and occupied by many different cultures and groups of people. The native population in this North African area, however, were the Berbers. In the classical period, the Berber civilization was already involved in agriculture, manufacturing, trade, and political organization. However, the Roman Empire annexed this territory which led to increases in urbanization in the area under cultivation, causing dislocations of Berber society, and increased opposition to the Roman presence. This was because the prosperity of most towns relied heavily on the agricultural sector.

Business & Culture in Asia Asian Business Environments Dr. Markus Taussig, NUS Business School Friday, February 13 (Week 5) 1 This Week Housekeeping, Preclass assessment Quick review of last week (politics) This week: culture ✓country to firm view transition ✓mini case on K-Pop 2