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Jeremy Um replied to David Kim's discussion Cultural Artifact #4 - Esports (이스포츠)
"Seeing the relevancy of Esports in recent times truly is fascinating. Even in a recent interview I took with a private wealth management firm, seeing some of their major clients coming from Esports backgrounds was definitley shocking. I do agree…"
Apr 26
Jeremy Um replied to Joseph Jeon's discussion Cultural Post #2
"Despite not having watched this Oscar winning film, I think that this is an excellent review of a key concept from the film. I think the mentioning of the wealth gap in Korea is true and can also be applied to other parts of the world as well.…"
Apr 26
Jeremy Um replied to Krystal Lin's discussion Discussion #9
"I think that this is a great reflection and I also resonate with some of the struggles you have. As for typing in Korean, I also find it much easier as the autocorrect feature often acts as a crutch when I mispell a word or don't use proper grammar.…"
Apr 26
Jeremy Um replied to Joseph Jeon's discussion Cultural Post #1
"I think that jeong in Korean culture is such a beatiful concept. Despite not having seen this drama, reading your post seems very heartwarming and nostalgic. It also seemed very representative of a more easternized culture contrary to a more…"
Apr 26
Jeremy Um replied to Emma Butcher's discussion Cultural Artifact #4
"I think that this was a very cool and informative cultural artifact you wrote on! Reading this reminded me of a pretty famous Korean netflix series known as "When Life Give you Tangerines" and it displayed the resilience of these Haenyeo as you had…"
Apr 26
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SDLC 112 - Final Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AXt5s3poMitopmS9PhBOQ-vX3Jc...
Apr 26
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SDLC 112 - Learning Journal #4

As I look back and reflect on my final learning journal, I think that I’ve improved drastically considering where I had started from. As I wrap up with the course, I've been exploring topics in Korean culture and…
Apr 26
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SDLC 112 - Learning Journal #3

As I’ve come to reflect on my third learning journal, I have been targeting my comprehension in both texts as well as listening. More specifically, I was working on integrating more complicated vocabulary into my…
Apr 26
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SDLC 112 - Learning Journal #2

Upon reflecting during my second learning journal, I think some key exercises that stood out to me during my learning were immersing myself in Korean culture. As silly as it sounds, I think that understanding my…
Apr 24
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SDLC 112 - Learning Journal #1

As I come to approach my third semester of Korean learning through SDLC, my goal is to establish more confidence in my language speaking abilities as well as fluency. One goal that I’ve come to set for myself is to…
Apr 24
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SDLC 112 - Podcast

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aF8XYpTnNqETgE2un18NfOnm_IIx6siV/v...
Apr 23
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SDLC112 - Cultural Post #4

For my fourth cultural artifact, I have chosen to analyze the profound impact and legacy of Cho Seong Jin, Korea’s first representative to win the XVII International Chopin Piano Competition. Regarded as the most…
Apr 20
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SDLC 112 - Cultural Post #3

My third cultural post comes from a Netflix series, Korean drama, that I have recently watched known as Bloodhounds (사냥개들). I have actually watched the first season already and this would be the second season I am…
Apr 18
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SDLC 112 - Cultural Post #2

For my second artifact, I will be discussing a more recent trend that perfectly reveals how the Korean localization of “Dubai Chocolate” turned into a massive global trend. A food item known as “Dubai Chewy Cookie” or…
Mar 29
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SDLC 112 - Cultural Post #1

For my first cultural post, I will be discussing the cultural significance of chimaek (“치맥”) otherwise known as chicken and beer. This is a combination that is widely enjoyed within the Korean community and a meal that…
Mar 28
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SDLC111 - Learning Journal #4

As I come to reflect on my last and final learning journal, I think that I was able to build off a lot of my skills since starting from SDLC105. While the topics that I target are relatively similar, I feel as though…
Dec 11, 2025
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Reflection Paper

Throughout this course, I have gained crucial knowledge and practical skills for learning a foreign language. Bahasa Indonesia is a beautiful language, and I am grateful for the experience of having practiced learning it. As a language learner, I have struggled in more traditional language courses, but the self-directed model has allowed me to get a better grasp of the language at my own pace. I took this course for fun, not for my communication requirement, which also made a difference because I came into the course with more enthusiasm–feeling that language learning was less of a “chore”, so to speak. I have learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses as a language learner, but the self-directed model has increased my confidence and comfort level learning Indonesian. As a cultural explorer, I have realized the importance of engaging with media in the target language. Watching Indonesian TV shows and listening to Indonesian music have aided my immersion, understanding, and…

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Started by Kaylee Wyrick in Spring 2025 Ning Discussion Posts
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Cultural Post #4

Deaf clubs have historically acted as vital social clubs for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to not only find community during the oralist and other discriminatory movements but to advocate for their community. Oralism promoted speech and lip-reading over sign language and frequently discouraged or outright banned the wide use of ASL, especially in schools. As a result, many deaf and hard of hearing individuals experienced isolation from both hearing society. Deaf clubs offered sponsored events like holiday parties, athletic events, and plays among other things, and were the center of social life for members of the deaf and hard of hearing community, especially those who were doubly discriminated against for being a deaf person of color. The story of deaf clubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZbgSBX3vYk&t=1sHowever, the popularity of these clubs has declined over the years because of a growing divide between the younger and older generation of deaf and hard of hearing…

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Started by Myanna Hightower in Spring 2025 Culture Posts
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Cultural Post #3

William Stokoe played a transformative role in the recognition of ASL as its own independent language as, before his research, ASL was regarded as a mere pictorial version of English. While teaching at Gallaudet University, the world’s leading university for deaf and hard of hearing students, Stokoe began closely studying the structure of ASL, recognizing patterns and linguistic rules that his collegues didn't, suggesting ASL functioned similarly to spoken languages. His observations led him to develop the Stokoe notation system, which became the first widely recognized written system for documenting ASL. This system transcribed the phonemes, or parameters, of ASL including handshape, location, palm orientation, movement, and non-manual markers/signals into a recognizable linguistic format providing undeniable evidentce that ASL was a language of its own, independent of English. It contradicted the longstanding beliefs of the oralist movement that emphasized teaching deaf individuals…

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Started by Myanna Hightower in Spring 2025 Culture Posts
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