Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
What is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis? Explain Whorf’s argument that the world of the Hopi differs from the world of speakers of SAE. Explore this issue from the perspective of at least one other non-SAE speaking group. Make sure you use specific lexical and grammatical examples. Why is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis only partially accepted by anthropologists?
In writing your essay, be sure to (1) make general statements that provide a clear argument; (2) include specific examples that illustrate and provide evidence for your general statements; (3) provide analysis of the argument and its evidence; (4) cite sources and include a bibliography. The essay must be typed, double-spaced, stapled and no more than two and one-half pages long. Grading will be based on the content, coherence/ clarity, adherence to instructions, and Standard English usage (grammar, spelling and punctuation).
