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Title: Language and Culture Influence on Behavior: Igbo language Settings

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Akwugo

I am a Member of the Igbo Wikimedians User group, Wikimedia User group Nigeria. I have organized and participated in Community projects.

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Type: Lecture

Track: GLAM, Heritage, and Culture

Submission state: submitted

Duration: 30 minutes

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Presentation language: en


Abstract & description

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Abstract

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Different cultures have different ideologies and perspectives about the world. The difference in the structure of a language, with its syntax and specific logical rules affect how a person looks at the world.

Description

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The Igbo tribe is the second largest ethnic group in Nigeria primarily found in the southeastern part of Nigeria,the Igbo people and their cultures have different ideologies and perspectives about the world. In the Igbo Settings, Culture Influences one's use of certain language. Certain restrictions are placed on genders (like the masquerades,trees,dances,meats,etc). Also the cultural Igbo attire and their represention and how attire indicates actions, title, Marital status and ceremony. 

This session will give Vivid understanding on language and cultural diversity.It will explain how language influences the personal identity of those living within the culture. It will explain how language and culture Influences each other and their impact on the behavior of people within the Language Community.

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Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

This session relates to language and Cultural diversity as it explains how people from diverse Culture and language see the world.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

  • Tick Onsite in Singapore
  • Empty Remote online participation, livestreamed
  • Empty Remote from a satellite event
  • Empty Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
  • Empty Pre-recorded and available on demand


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