Korean is part of the Altaic language family, which consists of language in north Asia. The Korean language was founded in the fifteenth century by King Sejong and it was called hangul. Throughout its history, the Korean language has been influenced
Read more…The hanbok, the traditional Korean attire, embodies the essence of Korean culture and tradition. Its elegant design and vibrant colors reflect centuries of history and cultural significance.
Historical Background:
The hanbok traces its origins back t
I have begun writing in Korean, but only the phrases that my language tutor has taught me. I mostly prefer to type then write since I have been texting more compared to writing. That is because it is much easier to use what I have learned through the
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…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…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…It has been eleven weeks since the beginning of the semester. My self-directed learning has been on the right track for quite a while. It is not hard for me to write in French due to its resemblance in English in terms of handwriting. The hard part f
Read more…a) As a language learner and cultural explorer this semester, I've gained some valuable insights into my learning process. Firstly, I've learned that consistency is key. Practicing Korean regularly, even if it's just for a short time each day, has be
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…Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 11: Discussion Post #3
Refer to the diagram on page 9 in Aitchison’s linguistics. How do you combine different disciplinary perspectives to formulate a more holistic understanding of your target language? Do you give pr
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…Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 24: Discussion Post #7 on the Ning
Go back and watch the recording of your presentation of your learning plan on the class PanOpto collection on Blackboard. Comment briefly on how things are going. What has changed? How ha
Read more…This semester has been full of new and interesting experiences thanks to SDLC 105 and 110 courses. At first, when I was about to plan the goal of the classes, I was a bit lost since I wanted to learn the Korean language while I am already a native sp
Read more…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…As a complete beginner, I've started by familiarizing myself with the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul. It's fascinating to see how Hangul differs from the Roman alphabet I'm accustomed to, with its unique characters and phonetic sounds.
In addition
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 31: Discussion Post #8 on the Ning
Have you started writing in the target language? Do you prefer to type or write free hand? Have you started to see patterns emerge in the structures between words, clauses, and sentences
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…Due by 5:00pm on Sunday, January 28: Discussion Post #1 on the Ning
Reflect on the readings. Do you have any questions about the texts? Are there any claims that you find problematic? Do you think language is a purely biological phenomenon? What part
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, April 7: Discussion Post #9 on the Ning
How do languages go extinct? Respond to the readings, and reflect on what happens when a language dies? How can linguists help preserve a language? Can a ‘dead’ language ever be brought b
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