Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 16: Discussion Post #4 on the Ning
What is the difference between sound and spelling? Why is this distinction significant for your language-learning efforts? Describe the phonetic inventory of your target language. Are
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 2: Discussion Post #2 on the Ning
Summarize some of the main ideas behind Figuring Foreigners Out and the Hofstede Dimensions of Culture. Do you predominantly agree with these assessments? Are there any statements, gene
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 2: 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 co
Read more…Due by 5:00pm on Sunday, January 26: 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…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 considerations enhance your understanding of the target language
Read more…Do some preliminary research on what interests you about your target culture. How would you qualify the relationship between language and this topic? Do you need any special vocabulary or linguistic knowledge to engage this topic? If so, have you inc
Read more…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 have you incorporated materials and insights from class into your
Read more…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 different structural components presented in class appear in your
Read more…Summarize some of the main ideas behind Figuring Foreigners Out and the Hofstede Dimensions of Culture. Do you predominantly agree with these assessments? Are there any statements, generalizations, and opinions expressed in the reading that you find
Read more…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 back to life? What efforts are currently underway to document li
Read more…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? What is the relationship between simple and complex sentences?
Read more…What is the difference between sound and spelling? Why is this distinction significant for your language-learning efforts? Describe the phonetic inventory of your target language. Are there sounds in your language that don’t exist in American English
Read more…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 parts of the brain are most important for the production and comprehensi
Read more…Refer to the diagram below from 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 preference to one disciplinary approach over the
Read more…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
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