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Sharon McCoughtry

Language is a part of your identity of who you are as an individual. It starts when you are born and your parents begin speaking sounds and words to you. As you develop you are able to imitate what has been spoken to you even if it doesn't sound the same to the ear, it has the same meaning. Through the development phase you began to learn the language that is in your culture, lineage, and heritage. Culture influences this language. If your parents are dual citizens, you may be able to speak several languages and learn different cultures. Our outlook in society has a lot to do with our culture, with what we seen and learn in our culture. This can come from grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and siblings. They have a saying it takes a whole village. I believe with language and culture, it takes everyone imparting this in our lives. We are surrounded by differences, that helps to shape us. We are raised by influence that help to shape us, we learn from our peers, that also is a part of the shaping process of our language and culture. As we get older we have the choice to change our language and culture to something else or strengthen what we have learned and taught. Language and culture have an impact on who we are today.

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Haleigh Smith

Language and culture are both vital aspectts of human life. They shape how we live, communicate, and connect with each other. While they are different, they are closely linked, with each influencing and reflecting the other. Language goes beyond more than just a set of words, it shapes the framework for expressing thoughts, feelings, and ideas. It helps people communicate clearly, build relationships, and create communities. Through language, individuals share knowledge, tell stories, and convey meaning in various ways. Culture is a shared system of values, beliefs, behaviors, traditions, and customs that define a group of people. It affects how individuals live, interact, celebrate, and express their identity. Culture shapes views of the world and social norms, influencing everything from daily habits to long-standing practices. The connection between language and culture is interlinked and mutual. Language serves as a tool for expressing cultural identity, passing on traditions, and preserving heritage. In return, culture shapes language through unique communication styles, vocabulary, and expressions found in specific communities. Together, language and culture enable people to show their individuality while also being part of a larger community. Understanding one often requires knowing about the other, as both are essential for human interaction and social progress.

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Hey, my name is Hayden Eubanks. I believe culture is a united way of living that is reflected in people's languages, music, arts, foods, and many other parts of people's lives. Culture encompasses us all and whether we follow or reject our culture it makes us who we are. The way of life in our own cultures is an example of its beauty as it differs based on where you are around the globe. The respect and acknowledgment of our differences in our cultures is crucial in understanding other humans that are not part of the same culture one may be. That is why we should care because if humanity is to find beauty in other things outside their bubble they must come to learn and respect differing ways of living. Language is a part of this culture and does not just boil down to how describe the same things using different sounds. Humans ability to express emotions and intellectual ideas is what our species so enticing and beautiful. With different languages and cultures these ways of conveying our creative ideas and thoughts are worth learning about to truly understand life outside one's own.

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Hello my name is Shirleen Jacinto . Culture to me, or at least how I see it as is traditions. Culture unites people and brings them together to celebrate. For example some cultures may dress up a certain way to represent their culture.often in cultures, people share the same beliefs. But culture is history, it’s built up by time and time and can change anytime or something new can be added. Language is a way we communicate, and there are many different ways we communicate. But it’s how we build relationships and bonds. It’s a way of expressing ourselves. This is how communities are formed around the world. The way people express themselves is what brings people together. Language and culture are connected because without language there would be no culture. If no one knew how to express themselves today everyone would ride solo. There would be no community, because without language there is not bonds or trust.

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Hi, my name is Kaycie Davis. I believe that language and culture define who we are as people. Language is what we use to express our feelings, share our thoughts, tell stories, etc. Culture is what brings a group of people together. It gives people their own identity and their own things to celebrate. Language and culture are very connected because you can't understand one with out the other. The way we speak and the language we speak and our cultural background shape who we are today.

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Hi, my name is Evelyn Ruiz. Culture is a very complex concept. I'd define culture as a collective way of life between groups of people varying from place to place. It involves things such as social behaviors, traditions, art, food, and religion that are learned and shared through one's environment and provides a community with a sense of identity.

Language, on the other hand, is simply a form of communication. However, it goes into culture as members of any group that speak the same language are able to share ideas and express themselves to the fullest extent whether it be through spoken, written, or signed language.

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Hi, my name is Brookelyn Nielson. In my opinion, Culture and language are some of the most dominant factors that contribute towards the identity as people and as a community. Words and grammar are not the only thing that language entails as it is how we communicate ideas, emotions, stories, and traditions. It is a living system, which advances and develops together with us and by means of it, we unite with other people or groups sharing knowledge and building new relations. Culture on the other hand is the invisible strand binding people together due to various shared beliefs, customs, values and behavior. It encompasses all that there is about music and art, plus the ways in which people think, solve issues, and enjoy life. We want to do something about language and culture because they are how we see the world. Without them we would be lost in solitude as well as being unable to properly know ourselves and one another. By understanding these ideas we come to learn what it means to be human and just how great humanity may be.

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Hi! My name is Tabia Woods. To me, culture is something that is valued throughout a group of people. Culture can consist of behaviors and beliefs. For example, black American includes hairstyles like afros and braids, soul food and southern cooking. Language is also apart of culture. Language is the way we communicate. Language does not always have to be verbal, it can be written, drawn, or even expressed by body language.

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Hi all! My name is Abbi DeJohn. I feel like culture is something that can be incredibly large, but also incredibly small. Even a friend group would have their own "culture". Many companies can describe their workplace as a "culture" as well. I think it all boils down to a group of people (or bacteria) that have something in common with one another. Whether it be food, humor, religion, language, or simply survival. And people can be a part of many cultures as well. For example: I work at Starbucks. My store has it's own culture, and my boyfriend (who works at a different store) has a culture of his own. However, we are both a part of the Starbucks culture as a whole.

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Hey! My name is Mayiah Grant. I think that culture is what brings a group of people together, similar customs, beliefs, religion, way of thinking, and acting. Language is a way of communication that certain people use. Whether it is linked to their culture or as a means to get by due to certain circumstances. An example of circumstance might be ASL.

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My name is Kilonzo Norris. To me culture is the common way a people group lives. It encompasses their beliefs, cultures, traditions, and languages. Language is the method of communication a particular culture may use . We should care because our culture and language is apart of every day life.

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Hello, my name is Chloe Curtis. I believe that culture is the way a person grows up experiencing society and the world. It encompasses our values, social norms, traditions, and communication. Cultures vary greatly throughout the world, in ways that people outside them may think are weird, but are completely normal to the people who grew up in them. I grew up in two cultures. My mother's side of the family is Jewish and my step-father's was Mexican. There are many small differences, such as food, clothes, and music, and bigger ones like tradition and customs. One of the small ones that I remember sticking out to me were birthday celebrations. It was often tradition for my step-father's family and friends to shove the birthday person's head into the cake after the candles were blown out. I remember seeing that at 5 and being terrified at the prospect of suffocating on cake but to everyone there, it was normal.

Personally, I think language is difficult to truly describe. To put it simply, it is the way in which we communicate with other humans and express ourselves and our thoughts. I think however, that it is more complex than that. I believe it is one of our greatest tools for survival as well as one of our greatest expressions of love. Humans don't just communicate with each other, we communicate with everything. We talk to gods we can't prove exist, animals that cannot understand us, and inanimate objects that can't even hear us. We talk to things because we love them and want them to understand us. We teach animals to understand bits of our language, we teach infants to talk, even if we have to learn a whole knew language. Deaf babies with hearing parents don't simply come out knowing sign language. Their parents take the time to learn a new language because they want to communicate with the person they love most in the world. People learn whole new languages for a partner simply so the person they love can feel more at home. We know which flowers are poisonous because someone died and the people who loved them couldn't bear to see another person suffer the same fate. We tell stories passed down from generations because one person 100 years ago loved someone so much they couldn't bear to see the memory of them die after their physical body was gone. So to me, language is love, and the knowledge that love passes down.

We care about culture because we care about the people we love. We continue the traditions begun by our ancestors because they were loved enough for their knowledge to be passed down. Some traditions are old, like shoving face in cake, and some are newer, like Home Alone marathons and cookies around the holidays. I will continue the traditions begun by my mother and grandmother long after they pass because it will remind me of them, and the children that come after me will do the same.

We care about language because we want to understand the people that came before us and the people that we love. We want to know how they feel and how they experience the world.

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Hey, my name is Kameron Reynolds. Culture means different traditions and the way that people live and how they carry out different tasks. When we think about culture, we naturally think about traditions. But culture is much more than that and segways into language. Language is how we communicate to others. We don't only communicate to each other in words but also in the things we do and how we respond to other people. Culture also means different beliefs that a group of people may have and how they act on those beliefs. That could include attending religious services, ceremonies, or even celebrating milestones and occasions. Culture and language allow us to connect to others and sometimes even see a different point of view that we never may have seen or thought about before.

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To me culture includes everything from the way people eat, use the bathroom, and do simple mundane tasks. To the movies, songs and other entertainment they enjoy. The biggest part of culture in my opinion are the traditions that each culture holds such as the way they celebrate their holidays, weddings, and other respective celebrations.

Language is the way species communicate. I say species instead of people because humans are not the only ones using language to communicate. Animals, plants, and even computers have languages to communicate. Language also goes beyond speech and text, it's also signs and body posture and gestures.

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Hello! My name is Jadyn Smith!

When I think about culture, I think of how people act, what they value, and even what they learn. This all comes from where you are raised, the things you are taught, and what you experience and are exposed to.

When we talk about language, I think of it as the most common communication form. No matter where you are from, everyone has a language, even if they are all different!

I think of culture and language as such a beautiful and interesting thing just because there is so much history and information behind it, that I feel like you just keep learning more and more about it! It also allows us to understand where other people come from and their background as well!

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Hello my name is Coleston Lomax. To me culture is the way people live their everyday life. This includes their traditions, beliefs, food, clothing, music, and the way they celebrate days or certain events. It is what makes peoples way of living unique. Language is the way people communicate with one another. It is an important part of culture because it allows people to share many things like beliefs or stories. Without language, it would be very hard for culture to continue through generations and be passed down. Culture and language work together to shape how people see the world and how they interact with others. They both show who we are and where we come from.

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To me, culture is basically the way people live, the things we believe in, and the traditions that make us who we are. It’s not just food or music, but also the little things like sayings in a family or how we celebrate special moments. Coming from a Hispanic household has taught me a lot. I am half Guatemalan and El Salvadoran, going to my friends' family parties who are Mexicans, has shown me the diffrent types of culture there is all over. Language is the way we bring culture to life, because without words, it would be hard to share stories or even explain why something matters to us. I think of culture like the heart of a group and language like its voice. Language connects people who may not have the same culture but can still understand each other, which is kind of amazing if you think about it. Some things can have different words depending on the culture, and everyday objects or phrases might be said in more than one way.

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Hello my name is Skieler. Culture has always been something that interests me, especially when recognizing cultures outside of my own interact with each other. I feel that culture is a way to connect with those around you or even to find a safe community where you belong. Culture can include food, interests, language, history, etc. It fascinates me how we all have our own unique ways of living and our own sense of identity within that. Language is a powerful way of communicating with others, and every group or area has their own. I find it amazing how different languages are spoken all around the world, no matter where you are. I care about language and culture because they allow me to recognize individuality in others while also reflecting on my own.

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Culture is the way a group of people live. Including traditions, beliefs, food, music, clothing, and how they celebrate things. Culture helps people feel like they belong to a group and gives them a sense of identity. Language is how people talk, write, and understand each other. It helps us share ideas, tell stories, and connect with others likely in our culture. Language is also a big part of culture because it shows how people think and live.

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Hi, my name is Kateley Boardman-Moon. To me, culture is something we are taught and learn as children, but as we grow and travel, experiencing different areas and people, we have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and adapt to new ways of life and cultures.

I believe culture is the way people in different areas of the world live, think and experience the world around them. I've had the chance to experience this firsthand by traveling to different countries during my time in the Navy, where I got to see and experience many unique cultures and customs. For example, the way people dress, carry themselves in public, greet others, and communicate. Those experiences really opened my eyes to how diverse people's way of life can be.

Language is the unique way people communicate with one another - through words, tools, signs and expressions. It is interesting to see how far language goes back, and how it transforms with time.

I care about language and culture because I care about people. I want to better understand and appreciate where others come from, how they view life and the world, and how we are able to connect in many different ways, even if we are from opposite sides of the world.

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Hey. My name is Udes Stoots. To me culture is all around us, there probably isn't a day that goes by in which I am not observant of different cultures all around me, even my own. People all around describe culture as separate things, it could be a living experience, a sign of faith or even just to have something to believe in. Multiple aspects go into one's culture. Some of the being languages, foods, traditions, art, music, and ancestry. For example I come from two different backgrounds . My dad is white and my mom is indian, so I am used to experiencing different cultures. For example, although I am christian, i'm still pretty versed with hindu culture. I would say the two big things that contribute to that culture are religion (Hinduism) and food. Since the belief of hinduism is polytheistic they believe in many gods which is approximately 33 million. Which is a lot. A Language is a system of communication in which people converse their thoughts, feelings etc. in which it could be spoken or written or both depending on which one it is. It uses symbols, sounds and words to communicate to a group or person in which they all understand it. Pretty much every language has rules to follow in how you speak. Language also ties into culture because it is an excellent way to show and represent your culture and it preserves it and we are able to pass these lessons, teachings and culture to our next generation.

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Hello all, my name is Blake LeMay.

I believe that culture is one of the many ways our values are defined as humans, and we are part of many cultures throughout our lives. Some cultures are inherited based on our birthplace, family traditions, or community norms, while others are chosen through our professions, religions, and relationships. Regardless of whether a culture is given or selected, each contributes to shaping the values we hold dear. Culture acts like a compass, guiding our behaviors, beliefs, and interactions with others. Culture is not static, it evolves as we grow, adapt, and encounter new experiences. If culture were a canvas, our values would be the brushstrokes, painting a portrait of who we are and how we connect with the world.

In the same manner, language is more than just words on a page or tongue, it’s the heartbeat of human connection. It allows us to express ideas, emotions, and beliefs, forming the foundation of how we understand and shape our culture. Language is pivotal in defining our values, as it gives voice to the principles and traditions we live by. Dialects, accents, and idioms often reveal where someone comes from, offering a glimpse into their cultural background. Though we may adopt new languages or ways of speaking, the ones we grow up with often leave lasting imprints on our identity. If language were music, culture would be the lyrics, the two together creating a song that tells the story of our lives.

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Hi, I am Ericka Bloodworth. Culture to me, is a lifestyle created by people of the same environment, language, beliefs, history etc. One can be born into a culture while others, can adapt a culture and participate in it. Cultures can share the same foods, music, language yet still be different because of the environment, the people and the history of said people.

Language is a bit complex as it has different definitions. When it comes to spoken language, it can change constantly throughout time. Different people can speak the same language like English, but the structure in certain communities or countries can be vastly different that they wouldn't be able to understand one another fully, despite speaking the same language. There's also body language like the way we use our bodies when we speak or actual body language when verbal language isn't an option like, sign language. Language is a form of verbal or visual communication that helps others learn and speak to one another.

We care about these things like culture and language because it is what makes humanity. If we wish to learn more about ourselves there may be a culture or a language behind us that we might not know of. Learning these things teaches us more about ourselves and others.

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Greetings! My name is Rebecca Lin! Most of the other answers here are pretty comprehensive so my replies are going to be pretty much "out of the box". In my view, Culture encompasses The beliefs, customs, traditions, history, language, etc. of a group of people. This is a very boring definition compared to what some people have mentioned.

Language: The verbal and non-verbal communication between members of the same community. This can include everything from the way the language is set up such as by way of the alphabet or a picture format, the way the utterances are formed in the mouth and throat, to the gestures and body language.

Why do we care? It is TOTALLY fascinating to learn about people and their stories. Every person is their own library, in a way. They have a history, likes, dislikes, traditions, etc.

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Hi, I'm Khamani Roberson. To me, culture is a living experience—your tradition—whether you're born into it or not. I believe it can be a cultural matter or case because your parents, family, or even your ethnic background all have traditions or shared experiences. Even if you weren't aware of your culture, you've likely experienced it before. It's a shared experience among a group of people, not just an individual one. No matter what food we eat, music we listen to, or common interests we have, these are all part of our culture. By going beyond the textbook definition of culture, which is static, culture is always being written and rewritten by the people who live it.

What is Language?

Language is the tool we use to communicate with each other. It is something we are taught from birth by our parents, and it is how we convey our ideas, emotions, and past knowledge. It is more than just a collection of words; it is a living system that enables us to share stories of our past experiences and pass down our traditions. Even if you don't understand the language, language is special; it is how we express our ideas, emotions, and past knowledge. It is how we share stories of our past experiences and our culture. But also, even if you can't speak, you can still experience culture. Language is a form of creativity; it's how we express ourselves in countless ways.

Why Do We Care?

We value culture and language because they define our humanity. They allow us to connect on a deeper level, which feels meaningful. For example, even if I've never traveled abroad, tasting local food helps me feel a connection and meet new people. We should care about learning different cultures and languages, understanding how people behave, and knowing what to say or avoid saying. It's not about finding a "right" way to live; it's about recognizing that this understanding helps us all grow more compassionate. If I didn't care about my parents past experiences or my friends cultures, I couldn't learn about people's histories. So, by caring, we gain wisdom from diverse groups, which is necessary for facing future challenges.

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Hello my name is Leben Alemu. In my personal opnion I belive Culture is the shared values and beliefs a group of people share. It shapes how that group veiws different things in various aspects. In my personal opinion I believe we care about culture because it promotes an understanding between two different people from the same orgin or maybe other people outsude that culture, and they could relate over similarities they share. Caring about culture can create a deep understanding between two different groups of people and help them establish relationships and help promote collaboration. Language is how people communicatate and can share their differences through their words. Understanding different Language can help improve communication between different types of people. Both Language and culture are very important to shaping the world to what it is today.

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Hello, my name is Myles Payton. Culture is the shared experiences, beliefs, ethics, traditions, etc. of people living in a specific place. Culture defines a place. Without culture, every place would be the same. The only difference would be the land, which can play into culture. For example, if you live in a place with a lot of cows but not a lot of chickens, culturally, the people there may place a higher value on the chickens than the cows. It's also interesting how different cultures look at similar events. An example of this would be Norse and Greek mythology, where they both saw lightning and heard thunder but used different gods as explanations for these events. Language is how a group of people communicates. Language and culture often go hand in hand, so much so that even two places that speak the same language can say the same words and have two different meanings.

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Hello, my name is Noorah Carroll. Culture is the collection of shared beliefs, eating habits/food items, languages, practiced by a group of people. Culture is passed down from parent to child, from immigrants who move to areas with different cultures, and from the sharing of stories and music and other cultural media. Culture influences every aspect of how we think, act, and respond to every facet of the human experience. No one culture is exactly alike, though many similarities exist between cultures all across the world. Language is how we communicate, and is also an aspect of culture which varies depending on where you are from and what your parents teach you. Language is how we pass down history, and also how we can determine what life was like even for people from thousands of years ago. Languages evolve over time, and can become completely unrecognizable even though they may share the same roots as other languages. Languages are also capable of dying or being spoken by so few people, that an entire history or record of a particular group of people can be lost to time.

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Hello, I am Claudia Rivera :)) :

I think the typical definition someone would give out for culture is shared customs, traditions, beliefs like specific religions and or superstitions. But I think it goes a bit more deeper than that, culture is something that makes up a huge part of our identify. it gives us something unique and its something that we and our people can control and share. I would say that language is shared communication between humans and the language can vary depending on its geographical location. Language is a varied subject. it's not just about speech it's about writing it down or reading it. it's something that we can use to express our emotions to communicate to the world about our beliefs and thoughts and it's obviously a way to make us seen or heard. Both concepts are very beautiful and amazing and give us more to explore and admire in this world.

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Hi! My name is Isabella Solaro:

Based on my own academic knowledge, I think that culture can be defined as the customs, traditions, or beliefs commonly shared in a specific group of people. In some way, we are all a part of a culture and it affects how we interact, think, or perceive things in our daily lives. I would define language as a form of human communication that is connected with geographical means/roots. Languages can be performed in many different ways such a speaking, writing, gestures, and more. I think we should care about both of these because in a way, language reflects cultural beliefs and in return culture shapes the way languages evolve over time. They compliment each other so well that without one of them, the other falls apart or doesn't have as big of an impact.

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This format will allow us to creatively discuss readings/videos and topics.
In this first post, discuss with at least 6 sentences 1) what is culture and 2) what is language. Construct a thorough paragraph for a response, with complete sentences and correct grammar, and a creative element.
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