What is Language and Culture?

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Across
  1. 1. Judging another culture strictly by the standards and values of your own culture.
  2. 3. Understanding and sharing the feelings of others to reduce cultural misunderstandings.
  3. 4. A system of communication using words, sounds, and symbols to share ideas, feelings, and culture.
  4. 7. The presence of many different languages within a specific region or across the globe.
  5. 9. A model showing that only 10% of culture is visible above the surface, while 90% is hidden below.
  6. 12. The process of naturally learning and adopting the culture of the society you grow up in.
  7. 13. Shared patterns or traits found across all human cultures worldwide.
  8. 15. The shared values, beliefs, behaviors, artifacts, and traditions of a group passed down through generations.
  9. 17. Trying to understand a culture from its own point of view without passing judgment.
  10. 18. Adjusting to a new culture while maintaining a balance with your original culture.
  11. 19. Preparing yourself to understand culture so you can succeed in a diverse, connected world.
  12. 20. The sounds of language, including letters and how they are pronounced.
Down
  1. 2. The distinct ways individuals from different cultural backgrounds share information with one another.
  2. 5. Organized family groups and social roles that exist in every society.
  3. 6. The mixing together of traditions and customs from different cultures.
  4. 8. Hidden, beneath-the-surface parts of a culture, including beliefs, values, attitudes, and unwritten rules.
  5. 10. Universal practices used by cultures to mark important life events.
  6. 11. Visible and easily observable parts of a culture, such as clothing, food, music, and holidays.
  7. 14. Rules for putting words and sentences together, where word order shapes meaning.
  8. 16. The words and their meanings that allow a person to express ideas, feelings, and thoughts clearly.