"If I received a research grant to conduct a study in Korean, I would focus on how second generation Koreans maintain, lose, or relearn the Korean language as a part of their cultural identity. My study would focus on Korean-American communities,…"

"Languages go extinct for a variety of reasons, many of which are rooted in social, political, and economic pressures. The readings and video show how dominant languages replace minority ones, due to globalization, education systems, and media…"

"Yes, I have started writing in Korean. I prefer writing freehand over typing since I am not as accustomed to typing. I have had previous experience writing in Korean, but not as much experience typing. However, I do make an effort to practice typing…"

"After reviewing my recorded presentation on my learning plan, I can see how my approach to learning Korean has changed. Initially, my plan focused primarily on structured study, such as vocabulary building, grammar drills, and pronunciation…"

"Korean belongs to the Koreanic language family, although its broader classification is commonly debated among linguists. Over time, Korean has undergone significant changes due to contact with other languages such as Chinese and Japanese, which have…"

"One intriguing aspect of Korean culture is Korean collectivism and group harmony, which influences everything from social interactions to workplace etiquette. Unlike individualistic cultures such as America, Korean society places a strong emphasis…"

"Sound refers to the spoken pronunciation of a word while spelling refers to the sequence of letters that we understand as the given word. This is significant because the way many words are written do not directly correspond to the way they are…"

"Learning Korean requires an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates different disciplines such as phonetics, phonology, and syntax. Each of these perspectives provides an insight into different aspects of the language, which in turn leads to a…"

"Strorti’s Figuring Foreigners Out and the Hofstede Dimensions of Culture both explore cultural differences and how they shape human interactions. Both focus on the patterns and biases that go on across different countries. However, I am most…"

"Much of the “How the brain handles language” builds on the ideas I learned in AP Psychology during high school. For example, I learned that the left hemisphere of the brain is considered dominant in managing language related functions. Within the…"