One of the most integral gestures in Gujarati culture and greater Indian culture is the saying Namaste.
The traditional way of greeting in India is performed by holding your palms together, as in praying, and saying 'Namaste' [nah-mas-tay] or 'Namask
Read more…Is there an alphabet? If yes, how many letters? What do they represent? Are there significant differences between manuscript and print? If there is no alphabet, how does the language convey information in written form? Are there related writing
Read more…The cultural dimensions of learning Gujarati are intertwined and molded by Indian culture as a whole. I have learned so far that respect for those who are older and wiser, as well as family reputation are major factors in Gujarati culture. The lang
Read more…The first task of a self-directed learner is to set goals. Your goals will probably be related to your reasons for choosing this particular language. What is your interest in 'your' language? What do you hope to accomplish this semester? What are
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The three reading assignments for this week have been extremely helpful in breaking down language learning barriers.
How to Investigate Language Structure was an essential piece. It made me aware of how simple aspects of language that we take f
Read more…My mind works to music. Since learning my ABC’s in kindergarten, I have found it easier to learn all sorts of material with songs. I enjoy making raps or rhymes rather than writing down material to memorize. I can remember songs from when I was a
Read more…Most Afghanistan holidays are Islamic holidays because of its large presence in Afghan culture. Eid is one of the most popular Islamic holidays which is widely celebrated in Afghanistan. It is a big celebration that notes the end of Ramadan. During R
Read more…In America, time is very important. "Time is Money". Time is important in the social world and even more important in the business world. Americans do everything around the clock and it is very rare that time doesn't matter. To "be on time" usually m
Read more…My favorite aspect of culture is food. Culture is extremely important in learning a foreign language. It is a tool for language learners to connect with as they learn the language. Personally, I love to eat and cook! Therefore, the cuisine of a count
Read more…It has always been a personal goal of mine to learn as many foreign languages as I can throughout my academic career. I have been studying French for over six years and decided to branch out to more foreign languages. My desire to pursue a career wit
Read more…Unfortunately the only presentations I had the pleasure of viewing were Drew's (on the political structures of Iran and Israel) and the presentation on Afghanistan's developing media outlets and the cultural context in which they exist. Both were ver
Read more…This language experience, has, without a doubt, provided me with a great amount of needed support and guidance in my own continued study and practice of the Spanish language. While, unlike most of the students in the class, I was not studying a f
Read more…Sindyan Bhandoo's article, "How Immersion Helps to Learn Language," was just full of great, encouraging information. Speaking of this, the article not only endowed me with a significant amount of necessary guidance concerning how I can improve upon m
Read more…This week with my language partner I learned about families in Turkey and how they are structured. The previously posted video along with many in class exercises that Haktan provided me with were very useful in becoming more familiar with the many di
Read more…I felt that including a few pictures of markets I went to while in Ankara would be an effective way of representing the importance of learning animal vocabulary for both the purpose of expanding my vocabulary, and tying it in with daily survival whil
Read more…This week in class we learned about different common animals, such as: cow, cat, dog, bird, lamb, pig, fish, and chicken. These were not too difficult to learn but a helpful tool was the previous video I posted. Haktan sent me this video for practice
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Learner Name: Jennifer Connerton |
Semester: Spring 2012 |
Language: Turkish |
Language Level: Beginner |
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Artifacts |
Self-Evaluation |
Interpretive Listening
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-Ability to pick out key |
Because of the young population of Turkey, it is so common to see children playing social games on the street. Perhaps the three most popular games are Korebe, Saklambac and Uzun esek.
Korebe (blind catcher) is a game where “ebe” (it) tries to catch
Read more…Just like any other developed country, modern Turks wear casual dresses in Western style. Traditionally though, Turkish clothes were similar to dresses in Caucasia and were made by cotton, silk and wool because of relatively cooler climate. The areas
Read more…Did you know that there is a tradition in Turkey called “el opmek” which is kissing the hand of elderly as a sign of respect?
Did you know, in some regions of Turkey, brides come to wedding ceremony riding on a horse as a tradition?
Did you know that
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