Recently, I had the opportunity to research deep into the fascinating realm of Korean study culture through a presentation I had delivered. Although the presentation was homework that we had to do, it was also a reflection of my journey in learning
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, April 14: Discussion Post #10 on the Ning
Imagine that you have received a research grant to conduct a linguistic study of your target language and culture. How would you get started, and what would you investigate? How would di
Read more…The main idea behind Figuring Foreigners Out is that people should understand the importance of trying to understand cultural differences in order to have the capability to communicate and adapt much easier. The reason behind trying to build this way
Read more…One of the initial hurdles for English speakers is the script itself. Hangul consists of 24 letters, each representing a distinct sound. Unlike English, which uses a combination of letters to represent sounds, Hangul employs a syllabic block system w
Read more…I learned a lot about the future of my language learning this semester. For the last ~seven years I had only studied Spanish. My previous background in French and Latin during elementary and middle school faded away during this time, to the point tha
Read more…As I’ve started to make a comprehensive presentation of my goals I realize that many steps and actions are required to become proficient. The last time I learned a language from scratch was in the seventh grade, so it was interesting to look back at
Read more…Korean cuisine is a culinary journey filled with vibrant flavors and diverse textures that really set it apart from American food culture. Among the plethora of dishes, I've tried three iconic staples—tteokbokki, kimbap, and Korean barbecue (KBBQ) st
Read more…Lunar New Year, known as Seollal (설날) in Korea, is one of the most important traditional holidays in Korean culture. It is a time for families to come together, pay respects to ancestors, and celebrate the beginning of a new lunar year.
One of the mo
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 3: Discussion Post #6 on the Ning
Reflect on the history of your target language. To what language family does it belong? What sounds, words, and structures exemplify periods of contact with other cultures? How do these c
Read more…It is important to be able to combine different perspectives together to formulate a more holistic understanding of the target knowledge. For example, there are the Sociolinguistics who study the importance of seeing how languages are used in a more
Read more…Learning Korean has been a rewarding journey, but it hasn't been without its challenges, especially in listening comprehension and pronunciation. Korean's unique sound system and unfamiliar phonemes have made it difficult to understand spoken Korean
Read more…What interests me the most about South Korean culture is how people are able to create meaningful interactions through various outlets. For example, when studying abroad in Seoul, I noticed how people would use their free time cafe hopping, going to
Read more…The diagram on page 9 shows that you start off with learning the basics of a target language then start branching off into specific concentrations of linguistics as you advance your knowledge of the language. When you combine these differ
Read more…I would like to study code-switching and language mixing in Korean-English bilinguals, and understand the level of variation between foreign born Koreans and Korean born speakers in their code switching. There would be two areas of study I would like
Read more…Since I’m Korean, I’ve always wanted to be 100% fluent and proficient in Korean. However, I’d say I’m not completely there yet, so I want to sharpen my Korean. This relates to language because Korean utilizes many different techniques of articulating
Read more…K-pop has emerged as a global cultural force, transcending borders and introducing millions to Korean culture and language. Its infectious music, dynamic performances, and visually stunning music videos have captivated audiences worldwide. This cult
Read more…In class, we talked about articulatory phonetics and how sounds turn into speech. Sounds was defined as vibrations that go through a medium. Every language has a unique way of pronouncing letters and words by producing unique sounds. The way sound is
Read more…Languages go extinct when there is no one in the world who can teach the language. The links don't work on Blackboard, but we did talk about it in class. Languages need speakers who know the language and can continue to teach or pass it onto their ch
Read more…The article “Figuring Foreigners Out” goes over several concepts that exists in cultures. First, there is the idea that cultures have either individualism, collectivism, or a mix of both. Individualism is the concept of people primarily i
Read more…When I first started learning Korean, I didn't anticipate the difficulties I'd face in forming sentences. The language's grammar and structure threw me for a loop, making even basic communication a bit of a puzzle. One common struggle among beginners
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