In ASL, two levels of the four-level langauge model are observable (ie. phonetics, phonology, grammar, and semantics) which are grammar and semantics. Though, I think phonology may be present in the language as well except, instead of particular soun
Read more…The diagram of Aitchison’s linguistics starts from pragmatics, which means using language contextually. This can also look like social rules or phrases that shape a language’s meaning and culture, beyond just the words themselves. For Hebrew, I think
Read more…While studying the Korean constants, I noticed that it has a constant phonology because the “j” and the “ch” sound similar. As well as the vowels “yeo” and “eo” sound the same. Different disciplines can be useful to see a holistic understanding becau
Read more…Chinese primarily follows the same subject-verb-object structure as English, but I am still learning the different ways in which words can be arranged. For example, in some cases, I can signify having completed an action by adding the word “le” after
Read more…Russian has several structures within the language including but not limited to phonetics, phonology, grammar, semantics, and physical forms.
Currently, I am working on looking at Russian from several perspectives. While I most rely on the basics fou
Read more…I just finished my first ASL lesson with Kimmi Kraus on iTalki. Immediately it was clear she has been teaching ASL for years, as we spent the first 30 minutes of our lesson creating a collaborative lesson plan and organizing the structure of our futu
Read more…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…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
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