Language, culture and context

Host Institution	Université Paris-Saclay
Start	2025-03-18 18:00:00
End	2025-03-18 19:00:00
Duration	1 hour
Mode	Online
Location	Online
Target Groups	Academic Staff; Administrative Staff; Master students; PhD students; Post-docs; Public; Researchers; Undergraduate students
Contact Person	Sabina Halupka Rešetar & Csilla Ducrocq halupka.resetar@ff.uns.ac.rs,csilla.ducrocq@universite-paris-saclay.fr

Language serves as a powerful reflection of cultural identity, influences social interactions and adapts to various contexts. This lecture explores the intricate relationship between language and culture, emphasizing how contextual factors shape communication practices. We will examine key theoretical frameworks that illustrate the interplay between linguistic structures and cultural norms, including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and discourse analysis. By analyzing real-world examples, we will uncover how language reflects cultural identity, influences social interactions, and adapts to various contexts. Students will gain insights into the ways language functions as a cultural tool, facilitating both personal expression and communal understanding. The lecture aims to enhance students’ awareness of linguistic diversity and the contextual nuances that inform communication in different cultural settings.