The main ideas behind the pieces that we read are that our languages differ in more ways than just our words. Yes, if we do not know someone’s language, it may be difficult to talk to them, but it is also difficult to fully communicate with someone w
Read more…I predominantly agree with the assessments in Figuring Foreigners Out in terms of the points it makes around key cultural differences being rooted in individualistic vs collectivist values, differences in nonverbal communication norms and assignments
Read more…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…Due by 5pm on Sunday, September 15: 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, ge
Read more…Attached is my learning plan (though it will change slightly as my language learning partner has also created a learning plan for me): ASL Learning Plan
I formatted it similarly to my past syllabi for language learnign classes, as I'm a person who nee
Read more…Figuring Foreginers Out was an interesting read, especially the sections on monochronic time and polychronic time and high and low context communication. While I don't have much experience with the former, as a writing consultant in the Academic Skil
Read more…“Figuring Foreigners Out” talked about culture being on two sides between personal identity (Individualist-Collectivist), nonverbal communication, handling time (Moilochronic-Polychronic), individuals with the world (Internal-External), and communica
Read more…I have organized my self-directed learning plan to work around my school schedule and with l
Read more…Self-Directed Language Learning Plan_ Russian– Julie Strickland.pdf
This document outlines my structure and reasoning for it, a weekly schedule, and resources!
Read more…I decided to use the learning plan template that was sent out to us. I will insert it below so that it can be accessed. Overall, my main goal is to have very basic-level conversations in Korean. For example, "Hello... how are you... I am good, how ar
Read more…SDLAP Learning Plan Charlton.pdf
I organized my self-directed learning plan to move step by step, starting with tones and sounds, then building vocabulary, followed by short phrases, simple sentences, and eventually basic conversations. I am focusing
I used the self-directed learning plan template and found it very useful for organizing my plan. First, I evaluated my knowledge of the language. Then, I created goals that I believe will build on each other and help me achieve medium-to-high novice
Read more…Tuesday’s presentation provided helpful direction by allowing me to use my reactions to the beginning of my language learning to guide the structure I wanted to create, and by reminding me how important it was to be specific and set goals to stay on
Read more…I am quite excited to have my first meeting with my language teacher and my partner; it is something I am truly looking forward to. In 105, we just completed our learning plan and the tasks that go with it. Even though my main goals are focused on sp
Read more…This week I have really begun my Indonesian instruction, meeting with my tutor and starting to think about my project. First, my goals for Indonesian are crystalizing a bit more: I would like to focus much of this semester on topics of economics and
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In October of 2024, while studying abroad in Indonesia, I had the chance to check something off my bucket list. This was visiting Kalimantan. I hoped to see orang hutan and other wonders of the natural world, but I soon became very interested with t
Read more…I found both readings engaging, though certain sections left me slightly confused, particularly the reading on how the brain handles language. The basic concept was clear enough: distinct brain regions handle different linguistic functions, with Wern
Read more…For my first cultural artifact post, I decided to research the Chinese civil service exams. I had often heard them referenced in various history classes or discussions of education and government structure, and I was curious to learn more. It was som
Read more…For my first authentic cultural article, I want to focus on the Ketef Hinnom scrolls. These are two extremely small scrolls made completely out of silver, and they contain the oldest passages of scripture ever discovered. I have attached an image of
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