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
Read more…I enjoyed this week's readings and hope to incorporate my new knowledge into my learning plan. Something about the “How the Brain Handles Language” reading that stuck out to me was the idea of the brain "scanning ahead”. I’ve always wondered how “sli
Read more…These articles were certainly interesting to read. I didn’t find any claims problematic; however, I do wonder what exactly would be the best way to learn vocabulary in a new language. “How we mean” discusses the different ways in which one ca
Read more…For my first post about learning Hebrew, I want to start by talking about my goals and what I hope to gain from this experience and class. My motivation for learning Hebrew has always been very personal and rooted in my family. My dad is from Israel,
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I found both readings very interesting and informative, and they gave me several new ways to view language learning. "How the Brain Handles Language" provided a great deal of information I was unaware of -- I was able to make a few basic connections
Read more…I was really intrigued by how complex the language process is in the brain. I knew that there were a lot of moving parts, but now I can see it and put it all together. Also, the concept of localization was interesting to me, and if one part of your b
Read more…I think language is not purely a biological phenomenon since nurture can also be a reason. Yet, I do agree that we are biologically capable of learning and speaking. The readings mentioned that the left hemisphere can be dominant in language for righ
Read more…The first reading, How the Brain Handles Language was dense and difficult to understand at some points. However, it was the more interesting reading for me as I have very little background or understanding of the biological function of language learn
Read more…I had my first Mandarin tutoring session this Friday, and I will have another session today. Entering the meeting, I had a vague outline of my plan to begin my language learning, but I quickly realized that I needed to create more structure in my sch
Read more…The left hemisphere is more dominant in language. I found it interesting that this fact changes for left-handed and right-handed people. I would think there wouldn’t be a difference in brain function between our dominant and non-dominant hands. As I
Read more…Through independently selecting and engaging with various Korean cultural posts, I have gained deeper insights into Korean society, values, and everyday practices. The cultural artifacts I explored included social media posts, short videos, interview
Read more…As the semester comes to an end, this week I focused on reflecting on the progress I’ve made and what kind of learning methods would work best for me in the future. I looked back at the tasks I completed, the strategies I experimented with, and the m
Read more…This semester has been wonderful in learning about the functions of language and how to apply effective studying tactics to learn any language quicker and more efficiently. I have learned that languages have patterns, and there are ways to sort of "h
Read more…If I received a research grant to conduct a linguistic study of the Korean language and culture, I would investigate the generational differences in language use. I would start by finding and reviewing any previous, relevant research on this topic. B
Read more…Previously, when I was in middle school, we only had one option. Either Spanish or
Spanish. I had no option to choose whether I wanted German (The language I wanted to learn at
the time). I already knew this language since I was only allowed to speak
For the past few weeks, I have been working on telling time in Korean, telling what I did during different days or time and using conversational phrases in daily life. My main goal was to feel more confident in speaking and responding to questions. I
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