Culture

The Fun Side of Discursive Traditions and Colonial History

The study of discursive traditions reveals the cultural history embodied in language. Research explores colonial documentation, unveiling linguistic nuances between Spanish and indigenous languages. These words offer insights into our past, guiding our understanding of contemporary communication.

Mexicanist

Aug 19, 2023 — 2 min read

Idanely Mora Peralta, engrossed in her study of ancient colonial documents, bridging the linguistic gap between past and present. Credit: UNAM

The study of discursive traditions – the patterns and practices of speech within a community – holds immense importance from both linguistic and sociocultural perspectives. According to Idanely Mora Peralta, an academic from the Institute of Philological Research at UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico), these traditions shed light on the “cosmovision” or worldview of a society.

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