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Mar 14
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For this period, my task was to explore "untranslatable" Korean emotional concepts that don't have a direct English equivalent. My specific goal was to move past dictionary definitions of Jeong (정) and understand how it is expressed in literature…
Mar 14
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Language Journal #1My primary task this period was to refine my ability to switch between Ban-mal (informal) and Jondaemal (formal) during high-pressure social transitions. Since I am already comfortable speaking, my specific goal was to stop…
Mar 10
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Reflection Paper #2
Throughout this semester, I’ve gained a much clearer sense of both my strengths and challenges as a Korean language learner. One insight I discovered is that I’m much more comfortable speaking and reading than writing. I tend to…
Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 27, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 16: Discussion Post #4 on the Ning
"I really appreciate how you brought in examples from multiple languages to highlight how diverse and complex phonetic inventories can be. Your explanation of suprasegmental features and phonotactic rules was especially helpful, it really shows how…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 16: Discussion Post #4 on the Ning
"I really liked how you explained the challenges of Korean pronunciation, especially the three-way laryngeal contrast and the role of batchim and sound assimilation. Your learning plan sounds really strong, using IPA, minimal pairs, and native…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, April 6: Discussion Post #9 on the Ning
"I liked how you highlighted the role of linguists and organizations like Living Tongues Institute in preserving not just words, but whole cultural identities. Your point about language being more than communication—something tied to worldview and…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, April 6: Discussion Post #9 on the Ning
"I really appreciated how you emphasized the deep cultural and cognitive loss that comes with language extinction—especially your point about folk taxonomy and the unique knowledge embedded in each language. It’s inspiring to hear how linguists and…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 23: Discussion Post #5 on the Ning. 
"I really admire how you’re approaching Pansori not just as music, but as a window into language and culture. It’s great that you’re starting with listening and recognizing repeated phrases, that’s a smart and manageable step. Your focus on rhythm,…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 23: Discussion Post #5 on the Ning. 
"I liked how you connected Korean cooking methods with deeper cultural values like patience and community. The comparison between Korean and Chinese utensils was also fascinating, especially the historical background behind metal chopsticks. Your…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 2: Discussion Post #2 on the Ning
"I really enjoyed your reflections. I especially liked how you connected your personal experiences with the concepts of individualism and collectivism. It’s fascinating how growing up in both cultural environments gives you a unique perspective. I…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 2: Discussion Post #2 on the Ning
"This is a really thoughtful reflection. I liked how you pointed out that no culture is purely individualistic or collectivist, it’s more of a spectrum. I also agree that the idea of ‘assigned meaning’ in behavior can be tricky. Some reactions feel…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 30: Discussion Post #8 on the Ning
"I think it’s fascinating how complex Hebrew can get just by adding a condition. I wonder, did you find it any more frustrating to write seeing as it’s so much harder to express opinions? I also think it’s fascinating that you prefer to type in…"
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Jeon replied to Global Studio's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 30: Discussion Post #8 on the Ning
"I agree with your preference for handwriting! I think that forcing yourself to think through the different and complex grammar is a great way to challenge yourself and visualize the language you are speaking. I also value your observation on the…"
Apr 22, 2025
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Journal Entry #3
For this assignment, I was asked to give and analyze 5 results of the recent tariffs. This was by far the most challenging assignment yet, simply because I had no idea what the word for tariff was, never mind any other relevant…
Apr 11, 2025
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Discussion Post #7

I have learned how to read Korean and recognize the characters. I am still learning how to pronounce when I read. Learning about the different vowels in the English language, phonemes, and the air or tension helped me better understand sounds and how to pronounce them. It was helpful with Hangul because it showed how to shape your mouth when pronouncing them. To engage with the target language, I listen to Korean songs to train my ear to the different words. For the culture, I have learned simple words. Originally, learning words at this time was not in my plan, but having to learn a few has helped me understand what I am learning. To improve my communication competence, I will have to focus on grammar. It won't allow me to open the document, but I think my plan has grammatical competence and socialising competence. 

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My learning plan has evolved in several ways, and will continue to develop as I realize new practice strategies and am able to access more materials and vocabulary. We covered the basic grammar points I had outlined much more quickly than I anticipated. My main issue is with ordering modifiers (adjectives and adverbs), but this can be practiced generally across topics. I am continuing to search for more specific grammatical concepts, but our focus has shifted somewhat to more direct practice and instruction on communicative competence. Class has provided helpful suggestions like visiting SCOLA (I found some news and children’s programs there that I am incorporating along with my other television practice), enabled me to think more critically and specifically about almost every element of language study, from anatomic phonetic articulation to the origins of words and how they have been shared, and helped me compare my learning process to the strategies that have been used in my Spanish…

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Discussion Post #7

Everything has been going well with my learning plan. I think that I could do better regarding switching up my way of learning. In my plan I included more games and worksheets but in reality, I have been sticking to more flashcards, listening practice, and watching videos/shows. My work with Emily has been going quite well. We learned the Hangul alphabet which was one of my main goals. Because I learned the alphabet, I am able to sound out words and basic sentences. Along with that I am learning the basic grammar rules which was another goal of mine. I have a grammar worksheet that was given to me by Emily for practice. I think it will be helpful if I create more of those worksheets for myself for extra practice. Another piece that I recently added was a Korean learner’s book along with a comic book in Korean. The Korean learning book is like the Integrated Korean Beginning 1 book that I was originally going to use so in that way my plan has slightly shifted.I really enjoyed talking…

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Cultural Artifact #3

I decided to research the Gyeongbokgung Palace because I visited it with my friends on a trip. From the outside you can see how beautiful the palace and the architecture is. I could easily tell that this was an important place to those in the area and those visiting.Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty, and it was declared so in 1395. This was the palace where the Hangul alphabet was created and then sent out to the people to learn. In the past it was called Hunminjeongeum and only in modern times is it referred to as the Hangul alphabet which was an interesting fact to learn. Many kings and their families would live in the palace throughout the years, but it was also used for political reasons, ceremonies, and events.The first part of the name, “Gyeongbok” means “the new dysnasty shall have good fortunes and prosper” or “the new dynasty will be greatly blessed and prosperous”. The naming of the palace truly set the tone for the Joseon dynasty which…

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