LucyD
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Post by LucyD on Oct 27, 2017 20:13:24 GMT
According to Moghaddam, language can be recognized as constructive rather than just descriptive because its based on social experiences and discussions. For example: The word "Fleek" - Has no descriptive meaning.
- Cant be easily translated to an individual who isn't an English speaker.
- Fleek" is a term that is constructed socially to hold a meaning of "Flawlessness" (on point).
- "My eyebrow is on fleek"
The word "Wicked" - Generally means evil, or morally wrong.
- It's been constructed to means awesome/great.
- "My Mom makes wicked apple pie.
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amrita
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Post by amrita on Oct 30, 2017 19:36:06 GMT
Great examples! You could expand a bit more on your explanation though - why would language be constructed? and can it be limited in any way?
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