The Role of Language in Cross-Cultural Fertilization (Bonds)

Abstract

This research addresses the role of language in bridging viewpoints and bringing cultures together. Both concepts are the core of interest to specialists. They are related deeply that should not be separated, given that language is a necessary factor for every developmental achievement. It is a social and cultural phenomenon par excellence that is based on two interconnected components, the first: sensory and the second: mental, non-material. It is the basic tool of knowledge which is to be identified through signs and symbols that a language possesses. Culture is generally recognized as set of common values and principles in the society and adopted by its people. Hence, language is the standard upon which thought depends. The current paper shed lights upon both terms (culture and language) exposing their dialectical relationship in the society, since language is to be regarded as the basic element on which culture is tend to depend.