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.…