fabia
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Post by fabia on Oct 28, 2017 3:53:53 GMT
When Moghaddam says "language is recognized as not just descriptive, but constructive" by social constructionists, he means that language is constructed as individuals are always forming original sentences together. Ultimately, the construction of language is based on a social standpoint, meaning that society norms shape the language being spoken and understood in that particular society. An example of this is calling one a "couch potato". This would not be understood by someone who doesn't speak english/lives outside of North America because it can't be easily translated/understood unless seen from a social constructive view.
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amrita
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Post by amrita on Oct 30, 2017 19:31:46 GMT
Great explanation! Important to note that it is always changing as well
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