Couple trend in Korea is a really big deal. When walking down the streets of Seoul, it seems as if everyone around you is in a relationship. This is because couples make an effort to stand out. Every couple around you will be in a matching outfit. Co
Read more…1. Describe the phonetic inventory of your target language. Are there sounds in your language that doesn't exist in English? Provide several phonetic transcriptions of important words.
2. What do you need to know about the structure of your target la
Read more…South Korea is a very respectful and homogenous country. This is because Korean is heavily influenced by Confucianism. Confucianism supports harmony, respect for elders, importance of family and friends, and tradition. This influence can be seen thro
Read more…Looking back, I did not follow my Quechua learning plan as close as possible, but rather modified my lessons to include what was most culturally relevant after discussions with my language partner.
Read more…Koreans are very concerned about skin care. There's always a new Korean skincare trend that is going around. The latest trend with skincare is the 7 toner layering. The 7 toner layering is when you would put on toner 7 times before you continue with
Read more…In “How the Brain Handles Language,” Crystal D. states the area of the brain cortex that relates to the ability to speak is the Broca’s area. The area that relates to the ability to comprehend speech is the Wernicke’s area. The readings also discuss
Read more…State your learning goals for this week and how you went about accomplishing these goals.
I have organized my self-directed learning plan to focus on speaking and listening. I have been listening to my Spotify playlist and it has helped me greatly un
Read more…Eighth Cultural Post: Reflect upon what you have learned from the cultural projects presented in class.
The cultural projects were very interesting and they made me more aware and knowledgeable of the different beliefs and values that people follow.
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My cultural project focuses on the Bangladeshi Holidays. I believe that holidays of a country gives a glimpse into the history and the culture, which is something I really wanted to learn when learning Bengali. In this presentation I to
Read more…What is your interest in 'your' language and what do you hope to accomplish this semester?
This upcoming summer I hope to go to Bangladesh and volunteer at a nursing home. In order to communicate with the residents, I would need to be able to have at
Read more…I decided to include this artifact because it is one of my favorite Quechua songs, Munasquechay. The word, munasquechay, means “my loved one” and the theme of the song focuses on finally finding your loved one. It is one of my favorite songs because
Read more…Do some preliminary research on what most interests you about the target culture, and describe how this topic relates to language.
I am interested in the ayni (sharing) aspect of the Quechua culture because of its economic and political e
Read more…Summarize your work this semester, the progress you made and the difficulties you encountered.
I have greatly enjoyed my work this semester on Bengali. I have made great progress. At the beginning, I seemed defeated a lot of the times, especially bec
Read more…Reflect on your experiences of (trying to) read and write in your target language. Are you bilingual? If so, would you agree with the arguments made in the two readings on bilingualism?
None of my learning plan goals are centered on reading or writin
Read more…Show that you can ask and answer questions about identity
Please see attached.
Tumar Naam Ki? –What is your name?
Amar Naam Aheema—My Name is Aheema
Tumi ki koro? –What do you do (for a living)?
Ami hulo ekta chatro—I am a student
Tumar abeg ki? Wha
Read more…Identify a topic for your culture project and your learning goals for your topic.
A possible topic for my cultural project could be the Bangladeshi holidays. The holidays tell a lot about the culture and the language. In fact, Bangladesh fought for
Read more…Do some preliminary research on what most interests you about the target culture, and describe how this topic relates to language. Do you need any special vocabulary or linguistic knowledge to engage this topic? If so, have you included objectives in
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