SDLC 105 Learning Journal 4

[Rosa M. Colon]

I really appreciated the presentations that my classmates gave on their target language.  I found it very interesting to observe both the similarities and differences that can be found across cultures.  In particular, I found the presentation about plastic surgery in Korea to be really surprising.  I was unaware of not only how common it was to get enhancement surgery was in Korea, but also the fact that it is almost necessary in achieving success within the country.  In this way, the presentation really highlighted the value that Koreans place on physical attractiveness.  It seemed like another way to keep the rich richer and the poor poorer since wealthy families are the ones that can afford the surgery.  It truly gave me a new perspective on Korean culture.