This course has given me a whole new perspective about learning a language. I've always considered learning a language's culture as important, but I've never really understood why till now.
There's a big connection between a language and its culture.
Read more…The extended family is the central social structure in Pakistani society. Families typically remain together for life. In rural areas, the importance of family is much higher. Family can be quite large with tribal populations extending the concept to
Read more…There is no question that weddings are a big deal in the United States. Women spend significant resources of time, energy, and money to make sure their special day is truly special. Knowing that weddings are a big deal in the US I decided to research
Read more…If I had to decide whether Pakistan is a monochronic culture or a polychronic culture, I would definitely pick the latter. Pakistanis believe that several things can be done at once. They take a more flexible approach when scheduling time.
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Read more…Identify a topic for your culture project and reflect upon how this project relates to your language learning. State your learning goals for this project.
Read more…In the culture(s) where 'your' language is spoken, are there significant differences in the language when you are talking to family rather than strangers? older people rather than younger? men rather than women?
Read more…What are the attitudes about family in the culture(s) you are studying? How are families organized? Is the family evolving? How are these attitudes reflected in the language?
Read more…Describe a cultural product or practice and reflect upon the cultural perspective(s) it illustrates.
Read more…Reflect upon what you learned from the culture project presentations--both your own and those of your fellow learners.
Read more…What is your interest in 'your' language the culture(s) where it is used? What do you hope to learn this semester? this year? in the future?
Read more…What are attitudes about time in the culture(s) you are studying? Are these attitudes reflected in the language?
Read more…Is there an alphabet? If yes, how many letters? What do they represent? Are there significant differences between manuscript and print? Has the system changed over time?
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