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…On March 10, the second part of “The Glory” came out. So we watched this drama during our weekly meetings. This drama was so intriguing we watched through the episodes really fast. During this second part, there is a murder that happens which makes
Read more…Currently in my grammatical studies I am learning how to create the meaning of “making” or “letting” somebody do something. The construction is so different from English grammar, which is a common theme in Korean grammar that is also a big cause of m
Read more…I have started writing in Afaan Oromo. I actually have written in it since the beginning of my tutoring sessions with my language partner. When we are in our sessions, I have a notebook with me and in it, I write the sentences, and vocabulary we prac
Read more…One of the first things I learned to do in my target language was to write. The alphabet was very easy to learn and I enjoyed writing. I usually prefer to write free hand, as I find it helps me remember vocabulary. Compared to my early journaling, I
Read more…After watching my recording from the beginning of the semester I realized that there are things that I am doing consistent with my initial plans but also things that are inconsistent. I had a very structured organization in my learning plan where I p
Read more…What has changed? How have you incorporated materials and insights from class into your efforts? Have discussions regarding language structures and learning strategies helped you to understand the target language and culture? If so, how?
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Read more…South Korea has a long history with pottery, one that stretches back to earthenware made in the Neolithic age (5000 BC). This ancient red and black earthenware was called “onggi” (옹기), and was often made of clay and fine sand. Inspired by the ideas a
Read more…I find that my current learning plan is very similar to how I taught myself during high school. While the materials from class have helped me use new perspectives on how I learn, it hasn't helped me much beyond that. I can't think of any specific dis
Read more…Sound is different from the spelling that sound can vary even from the same spelling, depending on the word it constructs and the context it conveys. The biggest characteristic of Korean distinguishable from English is that it has hard sounds for con
Read more…The way I learned English in Korean public schools was not sophisticated and holistic in the sense that learning a language involves not only vocabulary, syntax, and reading but also writing, speaking, and even culture. Furthermore, according to Aitc
Read more…I want to preface by saying I'm so sorry that this post is a couple of days late. I misunderstood and thought because we had a test on Tuesday there was no Discussion Post due this past Sunday but when checking the calendar of assignments today I saw
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…As a way to practice reading and translating, I translated the lyrics to the song “Heroine” by Sumni, after learning the korean word for Heroine “주인공” as part of my vocab. The lyrics told a story about a heartbroken yet revengeful woman unable to und
Read more…Korean belongs to its own language family called the Koreanic family. Yet, it has prominent links to the Altaic languages of central Asia, which include Turkish, Mongolian, and other Siberian languages. The Korean language has vowel harmony, where v
Read more…Do some preliminary research on what interests you about the target culture and describe how this topic relates to language. Do you need any special vocabulary or linguistic knowledge to engage this topic? If so, have you included objectives in your
Read more…Prior to formally embarking on this language-learning journey, I have always been intrigued and connected to the Oromo culture, particularly in the form of music. Even when I couldn't understand the lyrics, I found myself listening to Oromo music all
Read more…I have always been a huge fan of Korean film and think the way they do modern horror and thrillers is fascinating. More specifically, the reoccurring themes of politics, class inequality, and revenge. This is most likely due to the long history of po
Read more…Phones describe a minimal unit of sound, spelling has to do with how we represent those phones that we hear and recognize through listening in written language. French has multiple phonological difference that I have recognized and attempted to learn
Read more…Spelling is the structure of word-the letters that make up the composition of a word. In my opinion, I think spelling is more unchangeable, it is set in stone more or less. The letters that make up a particular word are often already determined and o
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