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"If I received a research grant to study the Korean language, I would focus on how traditional cooking vocabulary is used and preserved in modern media like cooking shows, YouTube videos, and food blogs. I would start by collecting materials from…"
"I totally agree with your point that English is making it harder for "smaller languages to survive." This reminds me of the concept of a "one world language." Do you think that one day everyone will speak one laguage? If so what could be the…"
"5) Due by 5pm on Sunday, April 6: Discussion Post #9 on the NingIn this post the goal was to answer “How do languages go extinct?” Based on the readings and video interviews the consensus is that languages typically go extinct when communities shift…"
My Elevator Pitch: Final Cultural Presentation Topic (Korean Cooking)
My final cultural presentation will focus on Korean food culture, specifically looking at the connection between language and cooking. I’ve always enjoyed cooking, and it's one of…
My final cultural presentation will focus on Korean food culture, specifically looking at the connection between language and cooking. I’ve always enjoyed cooking, and it's one of…
SDLC 110 Post: March 30
Over the past few weeks, I’ve continued my focus on basic vocabulary development and reviewing essential greetings, primarily using Duolingo and support from my language learning assistant. I’ve found this combination of…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve continued my focus on basic vocabulary development and reviewing essential greetings, primarily using Duolingo and support from my language learning assistant. I’ve found this combination of…
CULTURAL ARTIFACT (5:00pm on Sunday, March 23)
South Korea is known for its rapid economic growth, technological advancements, and global influence in fields such as entertainment and business. However, beneath this success lies a deeply ingrained…
South Korea is known for its rapid economic growth, technological advancements, and global influence in fields such as entertainment and business. However, beneath this success lies a deeply ingrained…
"I have started writing in Korean, but only very simple sentences. My focus has been on basic sentence structure, common phrases, and simple subject-object-verb patterns. While I prefer typing for academic work because it is faster and more…"
"It's funny thinking about the fact that we recorded our lesson plans over a month ago. Reflecting back on that time, I am struck by the rapid changes we experienced while creating these plans and by the fluid nature of language itself. Initially,…"
"Korean belongs to the Koreanic language family and is considered a linguistic isolate, meaning it has no confirmed genetic relationship to other major language families. However, it has been shaped by long-standing interactions with other cultures,…"
Monthly Language Learning Journal (FEB 23 - 110 POST)
This month, my primary focus has been on learning to read Korean more fluently, with an emphasis on compound characters. In Korean, compound characters are formed by combining two consonants or…
This month, my primary focus has been on learning to read Korean more fluently, with an emphasis on compound characters. In Korean, compound characters are formed by combining two consonants or…
"Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 23: Discussion Post #5 on the Ning.
Do some preliminary research on what interests you about the target culture and describe how this topic relates to language. Do you need any special vocabulary or linguistic…"
Do some preliminary research on what interests you about the target culture and describe how this topic relates to language. Do you need any special vocabulary or linguistic…"
CULTURE POST 2 (February 16):
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to enjoy Korean BBQ with some friends in the dining hall. It was a memorable experience, not only because of the delicious food but also because of the cultural insights I gained…
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to enjoy Korean BBQ with some friends in the dining hall. It was a memorable experience, not only because of the delicious food but also because of the cultural insights I gained…
"The distinction between sound and spelling lies in the fact that spelling represents the written form of a language, while sound, or phones, represents the actual pronunciation. The relationship between sounds and spelling in English is…"
"The diagram from Aitchison’s Linguistics made me realize just how interconnected and multifaceted language learning truly is. It’s not just about memorizing vocabulary or grammar rules—language encompasses layers of meaning, structure, and cultural…"
"Summary of Figuring Foreigners Out:This reading explores key concepts that shape cultural understanding, emphasizing how people from different societies think and interact. Some of its main ideas were centered around: 1. Individualism vs.…"
Due by 5pm on Friday, January 31: Post your learning plan to your blog profile page on the Ning In addition to posting your learning plan to the Ning, provide brief commentary describing how you have organized your self-directed learning plan. What…
