Julie Strickland posted a status
This semester, I have learned a lot about myself as a language learner through SDLC 105. At the beginning of the semester, I thought I was most interested in the technical aspects of language, such as grammar and syntax. I was especially interested…
Apr 28
Julie Strickland replied to Newton Liu's discussion Discussion #8
"I love the way you describe how the lnaguages lost offer so much more than just words. It is truly fascinating how much knowledge of subjects beyond communication can be conveyed through how a language structures its words. I also really like the…"
Apr 3
Julie Strickland replied to Myanna Hightower's discussion Discussion Post #10
"Your last point is very interesting to me. 
When crafting my research study, I didn't even think about the dilectal variations, especially those between older and younger generations. That is so important though since each generation has unique…"
Mar 29
Julie Strickland posted a discussion
If I were to receive a research grant, the first thing I would do is find a connection to Russian culture itself. While doing online research is great, I would want to be physically in the culture I am researching. In turn, I would apply for the…
Mar 29
Julie Strickland replied to Myanna Hightower's discussion Discussion Post #8
"I love your inclusion of how the key role indigenous communities play. I feel thsi point is often overlooked by the more flashy creations of radio shows and school curriculum. 
I also agree that reviving a dead language is especially difficult due…"
Mar 22
Julie Strickland posted a discussion
Languages go extinct when people stop being immersed in them and using them. This can happen through remote populations aging out and having less speakers to teach the next generation or more dominant languages being adopted in an area/community and…
Mar 22
Julie Strickland posted a status
Discussion Post #7

My learning plan has not been changed significantly. I structured my plan to adapt to my interests and needs on a week-by-week basis, so I am easily able to incorporate material discussed in class into my plan. Our in-class…
Mar 16
Julie Strickland replied to Michael Marsh-Soloway's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, October 20: Discussion Post #6 on the Ning
"Russian belongs to the Indo-European language family. It rests with other major languages such as English, Spanish, French, and Hindi. Within the Indo-European language family, Russian is a part of the Slavic languages, grouped with languages…"
Mar 1
Julie Strickland replied to Michael Marsh-Soloway's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, October 6: Discussion Post #5 on the Ning
"This is really interesting! I love how you connected Korean language and culture to historical roots of nearby countries. That really goes to show how so many languages are connected– through common culture of the past. That also makes sense as to…"
Feb 22
Julie Strickland replied to Michael Marsh-Soloway's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, October 6: Discussion Post #5 on the Ning
"Russian culture is particularly interesting to me due to its high level of sociolinguistic competence. 
Russian culture highly values genuinity and emotional control, especially when it comes to strangers. This results in a general attribute of…"
Feb 22
Julie Strickland replied to Emma Butcher's discussion Discussion Post #4
"Your process to learning to differentiate different sounds really resonates with me. I am also strugling to hear the difference in Russian sounds that do not have an English translation or sounds where in English there is no subtle pronunciation…"
Feb 16
Julie Strickland posted a discussion
Russian consists of both soft and hard vowels and consonants which are used in different instances and when combined in different ways (as in, with different surrounding sounds in Russian). Many of these phonetic sounds have an English equivalent.…
Feb 16
Julie Strickland posted a discussion
Russian has several structures within the language including but not limited to phonetics, phonology, grammar, semantics, and physical forms. Currently, I am working on looking at Russian from several perspectives. While I most rely on the basics…
Feb 6
Julie Strickland replied to Michael Marsh-Soloway's discussion Due by 5pm on Sunday, September 15: Discussion Post #2 on the Ning
"In summary, “Figuring Foreigners Out” looks at the following categories and how different cultures fall on the relative scale/examples of culture-specific practices: Individualist– Collectivist, Non-verbal communication, Monilochronic– Polychronic…"
Feb 1
Julie Strickland posted a discussion
Self-Directed Language Learning Plan_ Russian– Julie Strickland.pdf This document outlines my structure and reasoning for it, a weekly schedule, and resources! 
Jan 31
Julie Strickland posted a discussion
        These articles were certainly interesting to read. I didn’t find any claims problematic; however, I do wonder what exactly would be the best way to learn vocabulary in a new language. “How we mean” discusses the different ways in which one…
Jan 25
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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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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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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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