Learning Journal #7

[Ian Oh]

Language is much more than a means of communication. It serves as a reflection of culture, beliefs, and values of a certain country. When a language dies, much more than a means of speaking is lost. When a language is not utilized anymore, the process of cultural knowledge that the language exhibits begins to deteriorate. For example, if Korean became a dead language, less and less people would remember Korean dialect. Many stories and sayings are told in the native language, so the history and cultural norms will slowly diminish. When language is forgone, the culture begins to fade as well. Language of any country possesses deep historical routes that tell different stories and historical events.