SDLC 105: Discussion Post #3

[Justina Morris]

In order to combine different disciplinary perspectives to formulate a more holistic understanding of a given target language, one must first identify the concepts/parts that make up that language which include the use of phonetics, phonology, semantics, and grammar. It’s better to go over each category separately and then observe how each part works together. All parts of the different disciplinary perspectives are important, but I think it’s important to first understand the parts of phonology and phonetics to have the background knowledge to expand vocabulary and advance the language learning process. The knowledge of language structures and disciplinary methodologies give me a better idea of what area of language learning I need to start in. And as I continue learning about phonology and phonetics and I will change gears into semantics (meaning) which will help me understand why sentences are formed the way they are which in turn, could help me better retain the differences in word order and grammar when learning Korean.

[Elspeth Collard]

You summarized the takeaways from the readings so well. I like the oath that you have charted for yourself. Generally, I am also just very impressed, particularly because of how complicated I know the different intonations are to show respect to certain groups.