Language Ideologies and Worldview: How Beliefs About Language Shape Culture and Identity

Описание: This video explores language ideologies and worldview — how beliefs about language reflect culture, power, and identity. Learn how language values differ across cultures, why standard language ideology matters, and how bilingual minds navigate multiple worldviews. Ideal for TESOL and linguistics learners.

Presented by Ms. Batool Mansour Abukhadair, PhD student in Computational Linguistics at East Texas A&M University. Learn more and contact Batool here: https://www.etamu.edu/people/batool-m...
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Welcome to Language Ideologies and Worldview — a deep dive into how our beliefs about language reflect and reinforce our values, identity, and culture.
In this session, we explore how what people consider “good,” “proper,” or “educated” speech reveals much more than grammar — it shows how societies define respect, power, and belonging. From the prestige of Standard English or Fusha Arabic to the warmth of local dialects, language choices always carry social meaning.

You’ll discover how different languages express worldview:
English values clarity and efficiency.
Japanese and Arabic prize harmony and indirectness.
Indigenous languages treat nature as living and sacred.
And some words simply have no true translation — like ʿayb (Arabic, “shame tied to family honor”) or amae (Japanese, “gentle dependence”).

We’ll also examine:
Language Ideology and Power — How ideas of “correctness” privilege some voices and marginalize others.
Standard Language Ideology — The myth of one “proper” way to speak.
Linguistic Imperialism — How global English shapes success, identity, and access.
Bilingual Minds — Why people often “feel different” in each language they speak.

By the end, you’ll see how language ideology + worldview form the invisible framework guiding how we think, connect, and communicate. Perfect for students and educators in TESOL, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, or anyone fascinated by how language shapes power and perception.

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