The course explores the dynamic relationship between language and culture, examining how linguistic practices reflect and shape cultural identities. It provides learners with theoretical and practical insights into the interplay between language, communication, and cultural contexts. The course fosters critical thinking, intercultural competence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in alignment with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and 21st-century skills, equipping students to navigate and contribute effectively in diverse global environments.

CLO 1: Explain the relationship between language, culture, and identity in diverse contexts.

CLO 2: Analyse linguistic and cultural practices across different communities.

CLO 3: Design culturally sensitive communication strategies for real-world intercultural interactions.

CLO 4: Demonstrate respect for linguistic and cultural diversity in personal and professional interactions.

Introduction to Language and Culture; Definitions and key concepts of language and culture, the role of language in shaping cultural identity, Interdependence of language and cultural practices

Language and Culture; Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and linguistic relativity, Speech communities and language as a social construct, Intercultural communication theories

Language, Culture, and Identity; language as a marker of individual and group identity, Multilingualism and cultural hybridity, Role of language in constructing gender, race, and ethnicity

Cultural Influences on Language; Cultural norms and their impact on language use, Pragmatics and cultural variations in communication styles, Role of culture in language development and acquisition

Language in Cultural Transmission; Language as a medium for transmitting traditions and values. Oral traditions and storytelling across cultures, Impact of globalization on language and culture

Language and Power in Cultural Contexts; Language policies and their cultural implications, Role of language in colonialism and postcolonial identity, Cultural hegemony and language marginalization;

Non-Verbal Communication Across Cultures; Types of non-verbal communication (gestures, proxemics, paralanguage), Cross-cultural differences in interpreting non-verbal cues, Non-verbal communication in global interactions:

Language, Culture, and Technology; Digital communication and its impact on cultural expression, Role of social media in promoting and preserving languages, Technology's role in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps:

Language and Cultural Change; Language as an agent of cultural change, Code-switching, code-mixing, and language shift in cultural evolution, Case studies of endangered languages and revitalization efforts:

Intercultural Communication and Competence; Strategies for effective intercultural communication, Building intercultural competence through language learning, Case studies of cross-cultural communication success and challenges.