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Discussion #3 (Spring 2026)
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 found within semantics, grammar, and the “medium of linguistic transition” which consists of phonology and phonetics (Crystal), I also look into how learning Russian affects my brain– psychological linguistics– and how Russian can be used in a broader setting– anthropological linguistics. These various perspectives allow me to explore my target language through multiple lenses and gain even more motivation and personal achievement from my studies. Since I am a beginner in the language, I naturally lean toward the most simple (to me) approaches. Mostly, I am studying vocabulary and syntax, which are levels of semantics and grammar respectively. Through the readings though, I am expanding my directory of how to approach language learning. I…
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The main ideas behind the pieces that we read are that our languages differ in more ways than just our words. Yes, if we do not know someone’s language, it may be difficult to talk to them, but it is also difficult to fully communicate with someone when you do not understand the cultural norms. Figuring Foreigners Out was particularly interesting because it mentioned cultural tendencies that I have not necessarily thought of. The main points that the reading looked at were individualists vs. collectivists, non-verbal behaviors, monochronic vs. polychronic time, internal vs. external control, and indirect/high context vs. direct/low context. Regarding Hofstede Dimensions, it focused on individualism, power distance and hierarchies, masculinity, avoidance of uncertainty, flexibility with traditions, and indulgence vs. restraint. I really enjoyed learning about all of these and would love to return to reflect on them if I can go to Korea in the future.In regard to agreeing with these…
Read more…Main ideas behind Figuring Foreigners Out Summary/Analysis
I predominantly agree with the assessments in Figuring Foreigners Out in terms of the points it makes around key cultural differences being rooted in individualistic vs collectivist values, differences in nonverbal communication norms and assignments of meanings, monochronic vs polychronic approaches to time, internal (more activist) vs. external (more fatalist) attitudes towards life, and indirect vs. direct communication norms. The one thing that struck me as odd in this reading was its categorization of different cultures as “high context” or “low context” as these terms seem to be conducive to creating a hierarchy of cultures which I never support, however, I am likely failing to properly understand the usage of this terminology. Most of the generalizations in this reading are acknowledged by saying that every culture is a combination of the poles it describes, despite typically leaning towards one or the other. The only statement in this reading that I question is how the…
Read more…Language Learning Plan
I have organized my self-directed learning plan using a combination of music, Memrize, and weekly 30 minutes - 1 hour iTalki Conversational Spanish lessons. My interest in becoming (eventually) fluent in Spanish has been prompted by the upper level Spanish classes I have taken here, my time studying abroad in Spanish speaking countries, my appreciation for Latin music, my Spanish speaking friends, and the importance of Spanish fluency for the career I am pursuing in human rights law. My studies will allow me to investigate my target language and culture more deeply by increasing my understanding and ability to engage with the Spanish language and all who speak it, particularly during my trip to Puerto Rico this Spring. Conversational Spanish Learning Plan, LT.pdf
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