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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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
Read more…Turkish people put family and relatives before everything. Family members meet in every occasion and every single family member is supported without question. Turkish people also are known to be very hospitable, they might invite you to their houses
Read more…It is hard to summarize verbal and nonverbal communication of a culture in one paragraph but if you are travelling to Turkey, there are few unique communication styles you must be aware of. As a beginner, you are expected to use a politer language to
Read more…There are many folk tales, epic poems and important novels in Turkish literature. Five of the most commonly known characters are Koroglu, Dede Korkut, Karagoz & Hacivat and Nasreddin Hoca.
Epic of Koroglu: Is the story where the son of a blind horse
Read more…There are two types of holidays in Turkey: Milli Bayramlar (Festivals that mark the victories during the independence war after the WWI) and Dini Bayramlar (Festivals that are related with religious traditions; namely, Ramazan Bayrami and Kurban Bay
Read more…For centuries, Turkish khans and sultans had their own chefs prepare the tastiest dishes for them, which also influenced today’s popular Turkish food. Considered to be a combination of Central Asian, Balkan, and Middle Eastern cuisine, Turkish kitche
Read more…My project focuses on the musical aspect of Norwegian culture including its derivatives, its influences, and the modern manifestations of music in Norway. Norway is not known as a major culture exporter, and has played a decidedly passive roll in the
Read more…Are these attitudes reflected in the language?
Read more…Norwegian businesspeople, especially those among younger generations, are usually experienced in interacting and doing business with visitors from other cultures. Culturally and ethnically, the country is quite homogenous.The Norwegian culture is not
Read more…How are families organized? Is the family evolving? How are these attitudes reflected in the language?
Read more…The culture projects I watched and listened to for the past several weeks have been very informative. One of the beneficial aspects of the culture projects was that it allowed everyone to go beyond what was simply discussed in class, and allowed us t
Read more…The cultural projects each gave me a better sense of what is valued in different cultures. We could not necessarily present every factor that goes into a culture, but learning a glimpse about what people do around the world helps open our eyes to the
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 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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