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Discussion Post #6
American sign language (ASL) is a daugther language of French sign language and, although it is mainly used in America, it is incredibly distinct from spoken English. Since ASL is not a spoken language, no sounds exemplify periods of contact with oth
Read more…Language Learning Journal #4
This week represented a pivotal moment in my self-directed learning journey, balancing formal assessment with the exploration of "social Korean." My primary tasks included a comprehensive review of the semester's core modules—specifically pronunciati
Read more…Cultural Post #4
Watching the TTMIK vlog felt like an exercise in "real-time" processing. Unlike a drama, where every line is delivered with perfect clarity and dramatic intent, the vlog captures the chaotic, overlapping nature of Seoul’s Hongdae district. My first i
Read more…Culture #3
Since recently it is the season of cherry blossom, I searched on youtube for Korean News on cherry blossom. The transition of seasons in South Korea is not merely a change in weather; it is a synchronized national event defined by the arrival of the
Read more…Reflection paper #2
Reflecting on this past semester, my journey through the Korean language has been as much about personal growth as it has been about linguistic mastery. Moving from a beginner’s curiosity to a functional understanding of the language’s core structure
Read more…Final Reflection Paper (SDLC 105)
Reflecting on the semester, I am proud of the work I have been able to do and of the skills I have developed not only in academic language learning, but in realizing how I can best push myself and use diverse resources to progress. Being able to lear
Read more…Language Learning Plan
I have organized my self-directed learning plan using a combination of music, Memrize, and weekly 30 minutes - 1 hour iTalki Conversational Spanish lessons. My interest in becoming (eventually) fluent in Spanish has been prompted by the upper level S
Read more…Discussion Post #7
I have learned how to read Korean and recognize the characters. I am still learning how to pronounce when I read. Learning about the different vowels in the English language, phonemes, and the air or tension helped me better understand sounds and how
Read more…Language Learning Journal #4: April
April felt like the month things actually clicked back into place. After a slower March spent mostly rebuilding the vocab for more spontaneous conversation, this month I started feeling something closer to genuine fluency. I am not yet where I want t
Read more…Journal Post 4
This post will be my last reflection post on my weekly learning strategy. I have really enjoyed my time both in SDLC and learning with my tutor this semester, and I do feel that I have grown a great deal in my work inside and outside of the classroom
Read more…Cultural Post #2
I watched the 2019 South Korean film Parasite (기생충), directed by Bong Joon-ho. As an authentic artistic production, the film serves as a modern text that captures the linguistic and social nuances of contemporary Seoul. While the film is a thriller,
Read more…Discussion #9
Writing in Korean has been a completely different experience than I expected. Coming from a Chinese background, I thought the shared vocabulary (Hanja) would be my biggest advantage. While it does help me recognize words, I’ve realized that the "soul
Read more…Cultural Post #1
Artifact: Reply 1988 (Episode 1: "Hand in Hand" – The Food Sharing Sequence)
For this post, I have selected the opening sequence of the drama Reply 1988 as my primary cultural artifact. Specifically, I am focusing on the scene in the first episode whe
Read more…Final 105 Reflection
Our course has come to an end, and I have learned so much about myself and language learning overall. I honestly did not know what to expect from 105, but it is safe to say that it was my most interesting class during this semester. With it being my
Read more…Journal Reflection #4
This is my last journal reflection of the semester, and I am sad that it is coming to an end. I know that I have learned so much, but I am excited for what is to come in the future.
In the last couple of meetings, we still focused on similar things w
Read more…Discussion Post #9
If I receive a research grant to conduct a linguistic study of my target language and culture, I would love to look at the different dialects and how they are changing. In class, we talked about how the accent in Iowa is one of the most basic accents
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If I were to receive a research grant to do linguistic research on Korean, I would begin by focusing on their social hierarchy and how that respect affects their everyday communication. I would have to review any existing research about what Korean p
Read more…Journal Reflection #3
This past month has gone by very quickly in regard to my Korean learning. It is crazy that it is already so close to the end of the semester. My lessons with Emily have been going very well, and the homework that I have been assigned has been helpful
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