THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This paper deals with the unique connection that exists between culture and language as essential properties of social/rational beings. It is a critical appraisal of the social importance of language in the self-actualization of human beings and cultural/national development. The overreaching goal of this paper is to demonstrate not only how language serves as an indispensable tool for comprehending reality but also as a fundamental instrument for expressing, conveying, and preserving shared cultural traditional values, beliefs, and customs. The aim of this paper is to propose from the philosophical point view, solutions to the problem of the use of language and the clash of cultures in modern civilizations. It is hoped that this work would stimulate and promote a deeper appreciation of the value of language and culture and as well as promote respect and high regard for the culture/language of others.
Keywords: culture, development, language, national, promotion, role