A Short Cultural History of the English Language"

Gündüz A.

Linguistics and Translation, Şaban Köktürk, Editör, Akademisyen Kitabevi, Ankara, ss.25-38, 2025

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Mesleki Kitap
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Yayınevi: Akademisyen Kitabevi
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Ankara
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.25-38
  • Editörler: Şaban Köktürk, Editör
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

A Short Cultural History of the English Language traces the evolution

of English through the lens of cultural history. Drawing on Vico’s theory of

societal stages and Sapir’s assertion that language shapes social reality, this

chapter highlights how cultural shifts, worldviews, and social upheavals influence

linguistic development. It underscores the profound connection between language

and the societal context from which it emerges, providing a broad perspective

that enriches the reader’s understanding of the topics to come.