Asked by Amanda Bowen on Jul 19, 2024
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The existence of over 200 words for the potato that reflects the potato's many uses in the Aymara language of highland Bolivia and Peru is an example of:
A) code switching
B) linguistic relativity
C) a dialect
D) gendered speech
Linguistic Relativity
The idea that language to some extent shapes the way in which people perceive and think about the world.
Aymara Language
A Native South American language spoken by the Aymara people in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.
Highland Bolivia
Pertains to the geographic and cultural region of Bolivia that is characterized by elevated terrain, including the Andes Mountains, with distinct indigenous cultures and historical developments.
- Recognize the impact of linguistic relativity on the perception of the world.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of linguistic relativity on the perception of the world.
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