In the recording, I said that I want to learn the basic conversation in Turkish and more cultural background about their food, music, and fashion. I also said that watching videos in Turkish is a good way to learn how to speak and think like a native speaker. So far, I learned the basic greeting, family tree and all kinds of food in Turkish. I also watched many videos about Turkish culture. For example, I saw a documentary about a transgender in Turkish, through which I have a more comprehensive understanding of how Turkish people, especially the people in small villages think of genders. I also watched some videos of American teen's reviews on Turkish music and food. I am really surprised how similar Turkish music is to American music, including their melody, lyrics and MVs. I think the discussion in class about the different dimensions of culture really helps me to understand Turkish culture.
Language and culture are intertwined. A particular language usually points out to a specific group of people. When you interact with another language, it means that you are also interacting with the culture that speaks the language. You cannot understand one's culture without accessing its language directly. Language and culture developed together and influenced each other as they evolved. In other words, If culture is a consequence of the interactions of humans, the acts of communication are their cultural manifestations within a specific community.
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