Language–Culture Interplay examines the deep, inseparable connection between language and culture, emphasizing that neither can be fully understood without the other. Drawing on insights from linguistics, anthropology, and sociolinguistics, the book introduces foundational concepts and explores theories such as linguistic relativity and linguaculture. It investigates how language both reflects and shapes social realities—touching on themes like identity, gender, kinship, translation, and emotion—while showing how language use is influenced by power structures. The final chapters focus on implications for language education, advocating for culturally aware teaching that promotes critical thinking and intercultural competence. This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and researchers interested in the mutual shaping of language and culture
Chapter 1: WHAT IS LANGUAGE ?
Chapter 2: WHAT IS CULTURE?
Chapter 3: LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY
Chapter 4: LINGUACULTURE
Chapter 5: LANGUAGE, GENDER, AND CULTURE
Chapter 6: LANGUAGE, KINSHIP, AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
Chapter 7: CULTURE AND TRANSLATION
Chapter 8: LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND IDENTITY
Chapter 9: TIME, SPACE, AND EMOTION ACROSS CULTURES
Chapter 10: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING