A button/pin is being promoted by the Cherokee Nation right now that simply states "Think Cherokee." In your view, what does that mean?
In my view 'thinking Cherokee' means thinking about life through the perspective of a Cherokee, and using the knowledge of general history and cultural matters to deeper explore worldly matters. Although I have a vague understanding of the slogan, I am irresolute of what it really means, as I am largely disconnected from my Cherokee roots. I hope to find it’s meaning to me in the next nine weeks.
How does language shape one's worldview (the way one perceives one's reality)? Can you provide specific examples (in Cherokee, if you have some knowledge of the language; or in English, if not; and in other languages, if you have knowledge in another)?
Language greatly shapes one’s worldview. Since it is a large part of a culture, people greatly associate that language with how that culture works, and in general what it is. For example, many people associate the French with class and elegance, even though their culture is resembling the rest of the European countries. This is in part because of their language, thought to be beautiful and graceful, causing people to believe that in general, the French speaking countries are more refined than the rest.
Another example is the Chinese language. My grandmother on my …show more content…
Before this class, I could say it but not believe in it, because the only Cherokee exposure I had was from the passed down tales of my grandmother. I am sure many other Cherokee of all ages feel the same way. If we all try to find out more about our roots, maybe one day, a majority of those Cherokee descendants can say with conviction “I think Cherokee.” Now that I am taking this class, and getting to know the background of my grandmother’s stories, I believe it is possible to feel a deeper connection with my Cherokee side, and will be able to say a little louder,”I can think
In my view 'thinking Cherokee' means thinking about life through the perspective of a Cherokee, and using the knowledge of general history and cultural matters to deeper explore worldly matters. Although I have a vague understanding of the slogan, I am irresolute of what it really means, as I am largely disconnected from my Cherokee roots. I hope to find it’s meaning to me in the next nine weeks.
How does language shape one's worldview (the way one perceives one's reality)? Can you provide specific examples (in Cherokee, if you have some knowledge of the language; or in English, if not; and in other languages, if you have knowledge in another)?
Language greatly shapes one’s worldview. Since it is a large part of a culture, people greatly associate that language with how that culture works, and in general what it is. For example, many people associate the French with class and elegance, even though their culture is resembling the rest of the European countries. This is in part because of their language, thought to be beautiful and graceful, causing people to believe that in general, the French speaking countries are more refined than the rest.
Another example is the Chinese language. My grandmother on my …show more content…
Before this class, I could say it but not believe in it, because the only Cherokee exposure I had was from the passed down tales of my grandmother. I am sure many other Cherokee of all ages feel the same way. If we all try to find out more about our roots, maybe one day, a majority of those Cherokee descendants can say with conviction “I think Cherokee.” Now that I am taking this class, and getting to know the background of my grandmother’s stories, I believe it is possible to feel a deeper connection with my Cherokee side, and will be able to say a little louder,”I can think