Exploring Cultural Identity through Proverbs and Idioms in English, French and Spanish
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2011
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Smith, Andrew
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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Este artículo analiza identidades culturales al estudiar, comparar y contrastar proverbios y expresiones idiomáticas en inglés, francés y español.
Aspectos de las nacionalidades estadounidense, francesa, costarricense y española serán explorados al estudiar estas expresiones verbales en sus respectivas lenguas nativas. La importancia de este estudio radica en la propuesta que las identidades nacionales pueden ser mejor comprendidas mediante la comparación y contraste de estas expresiones culturales.
This paper will analyze cultural identities by studying, comparing and contrasting proverbs and idioms in English, French and Spanish. Agents of American, French, Costa Rican, and Spanish nationalities will be explored by analyzing these verbal expressions in their respective native languages. Elements such as word choice, imagery and tone will be revealing factors of traditions, values, and cultural traits. The significance of this study lies in the fact that national identities can be better understood by the comparison and contrast of these popular expressions.
This paper will analyze cultural identities by studying, comparing and contrasting proverbs and idioms in English, French and Spanish. Agents of American, French, Costa Rican, and Spanish nationalities will be explored by analyzing these verbal expressions in their respective native languages. Elements such as word choice, imagery and tone will be revealing factors of traditions, values, and cultural traits. The significance of this study lies in the fact that national identities can be better understood by the comparison and contrast of these popular expressions.
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IDENTIDAD CULTURAL, IDENTIDAD NACIONAL, PLURALISMO CULTURAL, EXPRESIÓN, CULTURA, CULTURAL IDENTITY, NATIONAL IDENTITY, CULTURAL PLURALISM, EXPRESSION, CULTURE