Although the Capacity for Speech Appears to Be Part of the Human

question 8

Multiple Choice

Although the capacity for speech appears to be part of the human genetic makeup, most linguistic anthropologists now believe that children learn languages

• A)primarily in social and cultural settings.
• B)primarily from listening to folktales.
• C)primarily in school.
• D)only by playing with other children.

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Definitions:

Semiperipheral Countries

Semi-industrialized countries that represent a kind of middle class within the world system.

Transnational Community

A social group that maintains connections extending beyond the borders of one nation, often sharing cultural, economic, or familial ties across countries.

Colonial Power

The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people, often involving exploitation and domination.

World Systems Theory

A sociological perspective that analyzes global inequalities by categorizing countries as core, semi-periphery, and periphery, focusing on the economic and political connections that shape global capitalism.