Question

n - sem 2 / module 2 culture and society

1. how is language considered in the context of culture?

as a tool used for written communication
as a system of symbols with agreed meanings for communication
language is not part of culture

1. what are values in the context of culture?

individual preferences that change frequently
the legal rules that govern a society
are shared beliefs about what is moral and desirabl

1. what are cultural norms?

statements of what individuals hold to be true
shared rules of behavior that tell people how to act in specific situations
government policies on group behavior

Explanation:

Question 4

• Option 1: Language is not just for written communication (it includes spoken too), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Language is a system of symbols (words, gestures) with agreed - upon meanings to communicate, which fits the cultural context of language.
• Option 3: Language is a key part of culture, so this is wrong.

• Option 1: Values in culture are shared, not individual and changing frequently.
• Option 2: Legal rules are different from cultural values. Cultural values are about morality and desirability, not legal governance.
• Option 3: Cultural values are shared beliefs about what is moral and desirable, which is the correct definition.

• Option 1: Statements of what individuals hold true are more like personal beliefs, not cultural norms.
• Option 2: Cultural norms are shared rules of behavior that guide people in specific situations, which is the correct definition.
• Option 3: Cultural norms are not government policies; they are social expectations.

Answer:

B. as a system of symbols with agreed meanings for communication

Question 5