Language as a reflex of culture CONTENT: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..3 1.Historical development of languages within different cultural settings…….7 2.Exploration of how language contributes to the construction of cultural identity……………………………………………………………………………12 3. Overview of language policies and their impact on cultural diversity…….18 CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………..24 BIBLIOGRAPHY………………..………………………………………………26