"I have started writing in Korean and I much prefer to handwrite when it comes to learning. It's much more tedious, but I've actually found that it's almost just as tedious and timeconsuming to search and find the correct symbol on the keyboard. In…"
I recently listened to "It Just Is" by eaJ and Seori. The first verse is primarily sung by Seori in Korean, the second verse in English by eaJ and the chorus being sung by both in English. Something that struck me is the fact that…
"My review of my initial learning plan has revealed progress and points of improvement to make in the coming weeks. I have learned some harder vocabulary words especially in the realm of politics and medicine which was what I was aiming for…"
Korean is part of the Koreanic language family. Some theories suggest possible connections to the Altaic languages, while others see links to Japonic languages or consider it a language isolate. The development of modern Korean has…
Journal Entry #1
We began this week with our first assignment based on listening and writing. There are multiple major issues in Korea surrounding the politics, education, and even birth rate. I was assigned a video entirely in Korean that covered…
Discussion Post #5
As I begin my journey into the Korean language and culture, I am drawn to the blend of historical traditions and modern expressions that define Korea. My interest lies particularly in how culture is interwoven into the language…
One of the most important aspects of learning Korean is understanding the difference between sound and spelling. Unlike English, where spelling often does not match pronunciation, Hangul is largely phonetic. However, certain phonetic changes occur…
"A holistic understanding of a target language requires integrating multiple disciplinary perspectives. Cognitive linguistics helps in understanding how meaning is structured in the mind, which is useful for grasping conceptual metaphors and the…"
"Figuring Foreigners Out by Craig Storti is a guide to understanding cultural differences, revealing that many misunderstandings while speaking in the learned language stem from differing values, communication styles, and behaviors. The book…"
Learner Name: Joseph Jeon Semester: Spring
Language: Korean Course: SDLC 110
Where are you now? What can you do? What do you know?
Use the Levels of Competence document and the LinguaFolio® checklists to assess your current abilities in your…
"The readings highlight the complexity of language processing, particularly how different brain regions work together to produce and comprehend language. One question I found intriguing is how the brain adapts when certain areas, such as Broca’s or…"
Reflection Paper 1
Joseph Jeon
Growing up I was put into Korean school which is translated to what was called “Hangul Hakyeo”. These were often hosted by local Korean churches and played the role of a daycare on the weekends for working parents.…