Discussion Questions
- Evaluate Steven Pinker’s criticism of Sapir-Whorf.
- Mandarin Chinese has more speakers worldwide than English. Why has English then been labeled as a threat to other cultures?
- Can a strong nation exist when cultures within cultures each have a unique language?
- Develop arguments for both sides of the Lau v. Nichols (1974) case.
- What arguments can be raised for and against official language laws?